Josh Beckett vs Madison Bumgarner: Career Stats Comparison
Josh Beckett (2001–2014) and Madison Bumgarner (2009–present) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Josh Beckett compiled 138 wins and 1,901 strikeouts; Madison Bumgarner put up 134 wins and 2,070 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Josh Beckett
Madison Bumgarner
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 | Josh Beckett | Madison Bumgarner |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 138 | 134 |
| Losses | 106 | 124 |
| Games | 335 | 358 |
| Games Started | 332 | 355 |
| Complete Games | 12 | 16 |
| Shutouts | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,901 | 2,070 |
| Walks | 629 | 544 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,897 | 2,007 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 238 | 258 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,051 | 2,209 |
| ERA | 3.88 | 3.47 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.15 |
| K/9 | 8.34 | 8.43 |
| BB/9 | 2.76 | 2.22 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Madison Bumgarner edges Josh Beckett 26,439 to 25,548 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,763 vs 1,703 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).
Josh Beckett — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Madison Bumgarner — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Madison Bumgarner leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Josh Beckett owns wins. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Madison Bumgarner. PIV agrees: Madison Bumgarner grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.