Kevin Brown vs Tom Glavine: Career Stats Comparison
Kevin Brown (1986–2005) and Tom Glavine (1987–2008) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Kevin Brown compiled 211 wins and 2,397 strikeouts; Tom Glavine put up 305 wins and 2,607 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Kevin Brown
Tom Glavine
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 | Kevin Brown | Tom Glavine |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 211 | 305 |
| Losses | 144 | 203 |
| Games | 486 | 682 |
| Games Started | 476 | 682 |
| Complete Games | 72 | 56 |
| Shutouts | 17 | 25 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,397 | 2,607 |
| Walks | 901 | 1,500 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,079 | 4,298 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 208 | 356 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,256 | 4,413 |
| ERA | 3.28 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.22 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 6.62 | 5.32 |
| BB/9 | 2.49 | 3.06 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Kevin Brown outpaces Tom Glavine 82,163 to 40,421 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,324 vs 1,837 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).
Kevin Brown — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Tom Glavine — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Kevin Brown leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Tom Glavine owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Kevin Brown. PIV agrees: Kevin Brown grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.