Rick Aguilera vs Paul Assenmacher: Career Stats Comparison
Rick Aguilera (1985–2000) and Paul Assenmacher (1986–1999) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Rick Aguilera compiled 86 wins and 1,030 strikeouts; Paul Assenmacher put up 61 wins and 807 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Rick Aguilera
Paul Assenmacher
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate. Cells highlighted in green mark the player who leads that line. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Rick Aguilera | Paul Assenmacher |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 86 | 61 |
| Losses | 81 | 44 |
| Games | 732 | 884 |
| Games Started | 89 | 1 |
| Complete Games | 10 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 318 | 56 |
| Strikeouts | 1,030 | 807 |
| Walks | 351 | 315 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,233 | 817 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 138 | 73 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,291 | 855 |
| ERA | 3.57 | 3.53 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 7.18 | 8.49 |
| BB/9 | 2.45 | 3.31 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rick Aguilera edges Paul Assenmacher 17,939 to 16,548 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (944 vs 1,034 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Rick Aguilera — top 2 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Paul Assenmacher — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rick Aguilera leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Paul Assenmacher owns ERA and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rick Aguilera. PIV agrees: Rick Aguilera grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.