A. J. Burnett vs Shane Reynolds: Career Stats Comparison
A. J. Burnett (1999–2015) and Shane Reynolds (1992–2004) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. A. J. Burnett compiled 164 wins and 2,513 strikeouts; Shane Reynolds put up 114 wins and 1,403 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
A. J. Burnett
Shane Reynolds
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 | A. J. Burnett | Shane Reynolds |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 164 | 114 |
| Losses | 157 | 96 |
| Games | 435 | 305 |
| Games Started | 430 | 278 |
| Complete Games | 24 | 20 |
| Shutouts | 10 | 7 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,513 | 1,403 |
| Walks | 1,100 | 419 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,519 | 1,935 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 263 | 191 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,731 | 1,791 |
| ERA | 3.99 | 4.09 |
| WHIP | 1.32 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 8.28 | 7.05 |
| BB/9 | 3.62 | 2.10 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shane Reynolds outpaces A. J. Burnett 37,791 to 24,537 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,907 vs 1,443 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).
A. J. Burnett — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Shane Reynolds — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, A. J. Burnett leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Shane Reynolds owns WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to A. J. Burnett. Note that PIV actually grades Shane Reynolds ahead, which means A. J. Burnett's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.