Bert Blyleven vs Greg Maddux: Career Stats Comparison
Bert Blyleven (1970–1992) and Greg Maddux (1986–2008) — breaking in during the 1970s and the 1980s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Bert Blyleven compiled 287 wins and 3,701 strikeouts; Greg Maddux put up 355 wins and 3,371 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Bert Blyleven
Greg Maddux
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 | Bert Blyleven | Greg Maddux |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 287 | 355 |
| Losses | 250 | 227 |
| Games | 692 | 744 |
| Games Started | 685 | 740 |
| Complete Games | 242 | 109 |
| Shutouts | 60 | 35 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 3,701 | 3,371 |
| Walks | 1,322 | 999 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,632 | 4,726 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 430 | 353 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,970 | 5,008 |
| ERA | 3.31 | 3.16 |
| WHIP | 1.20 | 1.14 |
| K/9 | 6.70 | 6.06 |
| BB/9 | 2.39 | 1.80 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Greg Maddux outpaces Bert Blyleven 133,509 to 74,910 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (5,340 vs 3,121 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).
Bert Blyleven — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Greg Maddux — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Greg Maddux leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Bert Blyleven owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Greg Maddux. PIV agrees: Greg Maddux grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.