Shane Bieber vs Kevin Gausman: Career Stats Comparison
Shane Bieber (2018–present) and Kevin Gausman (2013–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Shane Bieber compiled 66 wins and 995 strikeouts; Kevin Gausman put up 112 wins and 1,954 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Shane Bieber
Kevin Gausman
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 | Kevin Gausman |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 66 | 112 |
| Losses | 34 | 113 |
| Games | 143 | 361 |
| Games Started | 141 | 322 |
| Complete Games | 5 | 4 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 995 | 1,954 |
| Walks | 195 | 535 |
| Hits Allowed | 786 | 1,835 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 102 | 233 |
| Innings Pitched | 883 | 1,911 |
| ERA | 3.24 | 3.81 |
| WHIP | 1.11 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 10.14 | 9.20 |
| BB/9 | 1.99 | 2.52 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Kevin Gausman leads Shane Bieber 28,075 to 25,160 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,872 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)
Kevin Gausman — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Kevin Gausman leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Shane Bieber owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Kevin Gausman. PIV agrees: Kevin Gausman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.