Corbin Burnes vs Blake Snell: Career Stats Comparison
Corbin Burnes (2018–present) and Blake Snell (2016–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Corbin Burnes compiled 63 wins and 1,114 strikeouts; Blake Snell put up 81 wins and 1,440 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Corbin Burnes
Blake Snell
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 | Blake Snell |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 63 | 81 |
| Losses | 38 | 62 |
| Games | 210 | 222 |
| Games Started | 149 | 222 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 1 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 1 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,114 | 1,440 |
| Walks | 280 | 521 |
| Hits Allowed | 756 | 891 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 104 | 111 |
| Innings Pitched | 968 | 1,158 |
| ERA | 3.15 | 3.15 |
| WHIP | 1.07 | 1.22 |
| K/9 | 10.36 | 11.19 |
| BB/9 | 2.60 | 4.05 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Blake Snell leads Corbin Burnes 27,494 to 23,443 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,749 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)
Blake Snell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Blake Snell leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Corbin Burnes owns WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Blake Snell. PIV agrees: Blake Snell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.