Rafael Betancourt vs Brad Lidge: Career Stats Comparison
Rafael Betancourt (2003–2015) and Brad Lidge (2002–2012) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Rafael Betancourt compiled 38 wins and 724 strikeouts; Brad Lidge put up 26 wins and 799 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 | Rafael Betancourt | Brad Lidge |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 38 | 26 |
| Losses | 37 | 32 |
| Games | 680 | 603 |
| Games Started | 0 | 1 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 75 | 225 |
| Strikeouts | 724 | 799 |
| Walks | 164 | 287 |
| Hits Allowed | 596 | 492 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 71 | 57 |
| Innings Pitched | 685 | 603 |
| ERA | 3.36 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.11 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 9.50 | 11.92 |
| BB/9 | 2.15 | 4.28 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rafael Betancourt leads Brad Lidge 20,765 to 17,126 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,597 vs 1,557 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).
Rafael Betancourt — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Brad Lidge — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rafael Betancourt leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Brad Lidge owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rafael Betancourt. PIV agrees: Rafael Betancourt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.