Rick Aguilera vs Dwight Gooden: Career Stats Comparison
Rick Aguilera (1985–2000) and Dwight Gooden (1984–2000) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Rick Aguilera compiled 86 wins and 1,030 strikeouts; Dwight Gooden put up 194 wins and 2,293 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Rick Aguilera
Dwight Gooden
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 | Dwight Gooden |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 86 | 194 |
| Losses | 81 | 112 |
| Games | 732 | 430 |
| Games Started | 89 | 410 |
| Complete Games | 10 | 68 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 24 |
| Saves | 318 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 1,030 | 2,293 |
| Walks | 351 | 954 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,233 | 2,564 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 138 | 210 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,291 | 2,800 |
| ERA | 3.57 | 3.51 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | 7.18 | 7.37 |
| BB/9 | 2.45 | 3.07 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dwight Gooden outpaces Rick Aguilera 55,535 to 17,939 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,085 vs 944 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)
Dwight Gooden — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dwight Gooden leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Rick Aguilera owns WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dwight Gooden. PIV agrees: Dwight Gooden grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.