Corbin Burnes vs David Price: Career Stats Comparison
Corbin Burnes (2018–present) and David Price (2008–2022) — breaking in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Corbin Burnes compiled 63 wins and 1,114 strikeouts; David Price put up 157 wins and 2,076 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Corbin Burnes
David Price
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 | David Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 63 | 157 |
| Losses | 38 | 82 |
| Games | 210 | 400 |
| Games Started | 149 | 322 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 17 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 1,114 | 2,076 |
| Walks | 280 | 562 |
| Hits Allowed | 756 | 1,930 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 104 | 221 |
| Innings Pitched | 968 | 2,143 |
| ERA | 3.15 | 3.32 |
| WHIP | 1.07 | 1.16 |
| K/9 | 10.36 | 8.72 |
| BB/9 | 2.60 | 2.36 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), David Price outpaces Corbin Burnes 36,995 to 23,443 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,312 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)
David Price — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, David Price leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Corbin Burnes owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to David Price. PIV agrees: David Price grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.