Steve Bedrosian vs Dan Quisenberry: Career Stats Comparison
Steve Bedrosian has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Steve Bedrosian played 1981–1995 as a pitcher; Dan Quisenberry played 1979–1990 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
Steve Bedrosian (1981–1995) and Dan Quisenberry (1979–1990) — breaking in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Steve Bedrosian finished with 76 wins and 921 strikeouts; Dan Quisenberry finished with 56 wins and 379 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Dan Quisenberry, with 2.76 to Steve Bedrosian's 3.38.
- Who won more games? Steve Bedrosian, with 76 to Dan Quisenberry's 56.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Steve Bedrosian, with 921 to Dan Quisenberry's 379.
- Who had the better WHIP? Dan Quisenberry, with 1.18 to Steve Bedrosian's 1.30.
- Who pitched more innings? Steve Bedrosian, with 1,191.0 to Dan Quisenberry's 1,043.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Neither — both are at 0.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Dan Quisenberry, with 16,859 career Pitcher PIV to Steve Bedrosian's 2,495.
Steve Bedrosian
Dan Quisenberry
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, and the 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Steve Bedrosian | Dan Quisenberry |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 76 | 56 |
| Losses not scored | 79 | 46 |
| Games | Leads: 732 | 674 |
| Games Started | Leads: 46 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 184 | Leads: 244 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 921 | 379 |
| Walks not scored | 518 | 162 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 1,026 | 1,064 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 114 | 59 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 1,191.0 | 1,043.1 |
| ERA | 3.38 | Leads: 2.76 |
| WHIP | 1.30 | Leads: 1.18 |
| K/9 | Leads: 6.96 | 3.27 |
| BB/9 | 3.91 | Leads: 1.40 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dan Quisenberry outpaces Steve Bedrosian 16,859 to 2,495 — driven by per-season impact — 1,297 PIV per season to 166 — rather than by longevity, since Dan Quisenberry played 13 seasons to Steve Bedrosian's 15. 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).
Steve Bedrosian — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Dan Quisenberry — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Steve Bedrosian leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Dan Quisenberry owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Steve Bedrosian. Note that PIV actually grades Dan Quisenberry ahead, which means Steve Bedrosian's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Steve Bedrosian and Dan Quisenberry careers compare
Steve Bedrosian and Dan Quisenberry were active at the same time between 1981 and 1990. The two careers are close in length, 732 games for Steve Bedrosian and 674 for Dan Quisenberry across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Dan Quisenberry's edges on the table are saves (244 to 184), ERA (2.76 to 3.38), and WHIP (1.18 to 1.30). By rate, Steve Bedrosian struck out 6.96 and walked 3.91 per nine innings; Dan Quisenberry struck out 3.27 and walked 1.40. Steve Bedrosian worked mostly in relief (46 starts in 732 games, 184 saves), and Dan Quisenberry worked mostly in relief (0 starts in 674 games, 244 saves).
Steve Bedrosian vs Dan Quisenberry: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Steve Bedrosian or Dan Quisenberry?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Steve Bedrosian leads Dan Quisenberry in 6 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Dan Quisenberry, with 2.76 to Steve Bedrosian's 3.38.
- Who won more games?
- Steve Bedrosian, with 76 to Dan Quisenberry's 56.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Steve Bedrosian, with 921 to Dan Quisenberry's 379.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Dan Quisenberry, with 1.18 to Steve Bedrosian's 1.30.