Rick Aguilera vs Dave Smith: Career Stats Comparison
Rick Aguilera (1985–2000) and Dave Smith (1980–1992) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Rick Aguilera compiled 86 wins and 1,030 strikeouts; Dave Smith put up 53 wins and 548 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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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 | Dave Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 86 | 53 |
| Losses | 81 | 53 |
| Games | 732 | 609 |
| Games Started | 89 | 1 |
| Complete Games | 10 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 318 | 216 |
| Strikeouts | 1,030 | 548 |
| Walks | 351 | 283 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,233 | 700 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 138 | 34 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,291 | 809 |
| ERA | 3.57 | 2.67 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.21 |
| K/9 | 7.18 | 6.09 |
| BB/9 | 2.45 | 3.15 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rick Aguilera edges Dave Smith 17,939 to 16,707 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (944 vs 1,285 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)
Dave Smith — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rick Aguilera leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Dave Smith owns ERA and WHIP. 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.