Madison Bumgarner vs Dan Haren: Career Stats Comparison
Madison Bumgarner (2009–present) and Dan Haren (2003–2015) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Madison Bumgarner compiled 134 wins and 2,070 strikeouts; Dan Haren put up 153 wins and 2,013 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Madison Bumgarner
Dan Haren
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 | Madison Bumgarner | Dan Haren |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 134 | 153 |
| Losses | 124 | 131 |
| Games | 358 | 391 |
| Games Started | 355 | 380 |
| Complete Games | 16 | 16 |
| Shutouts | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 2,070 | 2,013 |
| Walks | 544 | 500 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,007 | 2,357 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 258 | 305 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,209 | 2,419 |
| ERA | 3.47 | 3.75 |
| WHIP | 1.15 | 1.18 |
| K/9 | 8.43 | 7.49 |
| BB/9 | 2.22 | 1.86 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Madison Bumgarner edges Dan Haren 26,439 to 24,951 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,763 vs 1,663 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).
Madison Bumgarner — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Dan Haren — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Madison Bumgarner leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Dan Haren owns wins and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Madison Bumgarner. PIV agrees: Madison Bumgarner grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.