Shane Bieber vs Corbin Burnes: Career Stats Comparison
Shane Bieber (2018–present) and Corbin Burnes (2018–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Shane Bieber compiled 66 wins and 995 strikeouts; Corbin Burnes put up 63 wins and 1,114 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Shane Bieber
Corbin Burnes
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 | Shane Bieber | Corbin Burnes |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 66 | 63 |
| Losses | 34 | 38 |
| Games | 143 | 210 |
| Games Started | 141 | 149 |
| Complete Games | 5 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 0 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Strikeouts | 995 | 1,114 |
| Walks | 195 | 280 |
| Hits Allowed | 786 | 756 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 102 | 104 |
| Innings Pitched | 883 | 968 |
| ERA | 3.24 | 3.15 |
| WHIP | 1.11 | 1.07 |
| K/9 | 10.14 | 10.36 |
| BB/9 | 1.99 | 2.60 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shane Bieber edges Corbin Burnes 25,160 to 23,443 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,145 vs 2,930 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).
Shane Bieber — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Corbin Burnes — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Corbin Burnes leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Shane Bieber owns wins. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Corbin Burnes. Note that PIV actually grades Shane Bieber ahead, which means Corbin Burnes's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.