Rick Aguilera vs Greg Swindell: Career Stats Comparison
Greg Swindell has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Rick Aguilera played 1985–2000 as a pitcher; Greg Swindell played 1986–2002 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Rick Aguilera (1985–2000) and Greg Swindell (1986–2002) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Rick Aguilera finished with 86 wins and 1,030 strikeouts; Greg Swindell finished with 123 wins and 1,542 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Rick Aguilera, with 3.57 to Greg Swindell's 3.86.
- Who won more games? Greg Swindell, with 123 to Rick Aguilera's 86.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Greg Swindell, with 1,542 to Rick Aguilera's 1,030.
- Who had the better WHIP? Rick Aguilera, with 1.23 to Greg Swindell's 1.26.
- Who pitched more innings? Greg Swindell, with 2,233.1 to Rick Aguilera's 1,291.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Greg Swindell, with 12 to Rick Aguilera's 0.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Greg Swindell, with 19,548 career Pitcher PIV to Rick Aguilera's 17,939.
Rick Aguilera
Greg Swindell
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 12 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 4 are counting totals on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded them. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Rick Aguilera | Greg Swindell |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 86 | Leads: 123 |
| Losses not scored | 81 | 122 |
| Games | Leads: 732 | 664 |
| Games Started | 89 | Leads: 269 |
| Complete Games | 10 | Leads: 40 |
| Shutouts | 0 | Leads: 12 |
| Saves | Leads: 318 | 7 |
| Strikeouts | 1,030 | Leads: 1,542 |
| Walks not scored | 351 | 501 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 1,233 | 2,313 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 138 | 262 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,291.1 | Leads: 2,233.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.57 | 3.86 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.23 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | Leads: 7.18 | 6.21 |
| BB/9 | 2.45 | Leads: 2.02 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Greg Swindell leads Rick Aguilera 19,548 to 17,939 — driven by per-season impact — 1,029 PIV per season to 944 — rather than by longevity, since Greg Swindell played 19 seasons to Rick Aguilera's 19. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
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)
Greg Swindell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Greg Swindell leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Rick Aguilera owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Greg Swindell. PIV agrees: Greg Swindell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rick Aguilera and Greg Swindell careers compare
The careers of Rick Aguilera (1985–2000) and Greg Swindell (1986–2002) overlapped from 1986 to 2000, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 732 games against 664 across 19 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. By rate, Rick Aguilera struck out 7.18 and walked 2.45 per nine innings; Greg Swindell struck out 6.21 and walked 2.02. Their roles differ: Rick Aguilera worked mostly in relief (89 starts in 732 games, 318 saves); Greg Swindell split time between starting and relief (269 starts in 664 games). Rick Aguilera allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.23 WHIP to Greg Swindell's 1.26.
Rick Aguilera vs Greg Swindell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rick Aguilera or Greg Swindell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Greg Swindell leads Rick Aguilera in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Rick Aguilera, with 3.57 to Greg Swindell's 3.86.
- Who won more games?
- Greg Swindell, with 123 to Rick Aguilera's 86.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Greg Swindell, with 1,542 to Rick Aguilera's 1,030.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Rick Aguilera, with 1.23 to Greg Swindell's 1.26.