Aroldis Chapman vs Craig Kimbrel: Career Stats Comparison
Aroldis Chapman (2010–present) and Craig Kimbrel (2010–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Aroldis Chapman compiled 60 wins and 1,331 strikeouts; Craig Kimbrel put up 56 wins and 1,282 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Aroldis Chapman
Craig Kimbrel
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 | Aroldis Chapman | Craig Kimbrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 60 | 56 |
| Losses | 48 | 48 |
| Games | 863 | 851 |
| Games Started | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 367 | 440 |
| Strikeouts | 1,331 | 1,282 |
| Walks | 408 | 346 |
| Hits Allowed | 475 | 492 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 54 | 75 |
| Innings Pitched | 821 | 821 |
| ERA | 2.52 | 2.58 |
| WHIP | 1.08 | 1.02 |
| K/9 | 14.58 | 14.04 |
| BB/9 | 4.47 | 3.79 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aroldis Chapman leads Craig Kimbrel 36,308 to 30,862 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,017 vs 1,715 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).
Aroldis Chapman — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Craig Kimbrel — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aroldis Chapman leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Craig Kimbrel owns WHIP and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aroldis Chapman. PIV agrees: Aroldis Chapman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.