Shane Bieber vs Gerrit Cole: Career Stats Comparison
Shane Bieber (2018–present) and Gerrit Cole (2013–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Shane Bieber compiled 66 wins and 995 strikeouts; Gerrit Cole put up 153 wins and 2,251 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Shane Bieber
Gerrit Cole
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 | Gerrit Cole |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 66 | 153 |
| Losses | 34 | 80 |
| Games | 143 | 317 |
| Games Started | 141 | 317 |
| Complete Games | 5 | 8 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 995 | 2,251 |
| Walks | 195 | 500 |
| Hits Allowed | 786 | 1,627 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 102 | 217 |
| Innings Pitched | 883 | 1,954 |
| ERA | 3.24 | 3.18 |
| WHIP | 1.11 | 1.09 |
| K/9 | 10.14 | 10.37 |
| BB/9 | 1.99 | 2.30 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gerrit Cole outpaces Shane Bieber 50,909 to 25,160 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,242 vs 3,145 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)
Gerrit Cole — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Gerrit Cole leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Shane Bieber owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Gerrit Cole. PIV agrees: Gerrit Cole grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.