Corbin Burnes vs Jacob deGrom: Career Stats Comparison
Corbin Burnes (2018–present) and Jacob deGrom (2014–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Corbin Burnes compiled 63 wins and 1,114 strikeouts; Jacob deGrom put up 96 wins and 1,851 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Corbin Burnes
Jacob deGrom
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 | Corbin Burnes | Jacob deGrom |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 63 | 96 |
| Losses | 38 | 65 |
| Games | 210 | 248 |
| Games Started | 149 | 248 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 4 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,114 | 1,851 |
| Walks | 280 | 345 |
| Hits Allowed | 756 | 1,173 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 104 | 146 |
| Innings Pitched | 968 | 1,539 |
| ERA | 3.15 | 2.57 |
| WHIP | 1.07 | 0.99 |
| K/9 | 10.36 | 10.82 |
| BB/9 | 2.60 | 2.02 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jacob deGrom outpaces Corbin Burnes 58,656 to 23,443 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,888 vs 2,930 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).
Corbin Burnes — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Jacob deGrom — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jacob deGrom leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Corbin Burnes owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jacob deGrom. PIV agrees: Jacob deGrom grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.