Shane Bieber vs Max Fried: Career Stats Comparison
Shane Bieber (2018–present) and Max Fried (2017–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Shane Bieber compiled 66 wins and 995 strikeouts; Max Fried put up 92 wins and 1,052 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 | Shane Bieber | Max Fried |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 66 | 92 |
| Losses | 34 | 41 |
| Games | 143 | 200 |
| Games Started | 141 | 183 |
| Complete Games | 5 | 6 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 995 | 1,052 |
| Walks | 195 | 297 |
| Hits Allowed | 786 | 947 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 102 | 90 |
| Innings Pitched | 883 | 1,079 |
| ERA | 3.24 | 3.03 |
| WHIP | 1.11 | 1.15 |
| K/9 | 10.14 | 8.77 |
| BB/9 | 1.99 | 2.48 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Max Fried edges Shane Bieber 26,852 to 25,160 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,984 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)
Max Fried — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Max Fried leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and innings pitched, while Shane Bieber owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Max Fried. PIV agrees: Max Fried grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.