Roger Clemens vs Greg Maddux: Career Stats Comparison
Roger Clemens (1984–2007) and Greg Maddux (1986–2008) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Roger Clemens compiled 354 wins and 4,672 strikeouts; Greg Maddux put up 355 wins and 3,371 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Roger Clemens
Greg Maddux
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 | Roger Clemens | Greg Maddux |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 354 | 355 |
| Losses | 184 | 227 |
| Games | 709 | 744 |
| Games Started | 707 | 740 |
| Complete Games | 118 | 109 |
| Shutouts | 46 | 35 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 4,672 | 3,371 |
| Walks | 1,580 | 999 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,185 | 4,726 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 363 | 353 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,916 | 5,008 |
| ERA | 3.12 | 3.16 |
| WHIP | 1.17 | 1.14 |
| K/9 | 8.55 | 6.06 |
| BB/9 | 2.89 | 1.80 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roger Clemens leads Greg Maddux 146,187 to 133,509 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (6,091 vs 5,340 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).
Roger Clemens — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Greg Maddux — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roger Clemens leads in strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Greg Maddux owns wins, WHIP, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roger Clemens. PIV agrees: Roger Clemens grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.