Gerrit Cole vs Aaron Nola: Career Stats Comparison
Gerrit Cole (2013–present) and Aaron Nola (2015–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Gerrit Cole compiled 153 wins and 2,251 strikeouts; Aaron Nola put up 109 wins and 1,876 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Gerrit Cole
Aaron Nola
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 | Gerrit Cole | Aaron Nola |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 153 | 109 |
| Losses | 80 | 89 |
| Games | 317 | 285 |
| Games Started | 317 | 285 |
| Complete Games | 8 | 6 |
| Shutouts | 5 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,251 | 1,876 |
| Walks | 500 | 449 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,627 | 1,522 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 217 | 217 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,954 | 1,715 |
| ERA | 3.18 | 3.83 |
| WHIP | 1.09 | 1.15 |
| K/9 | 10.37 | 9.84 |
| BB/9 | 2.30 | 2.36 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gerrit Cole outpaces Aaron Nola 50,909 to 31,635 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,242 vs 2,876 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).
Gerrit Cole — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Aaron Nola — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Gerrit Cole leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Aaron Nola owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Gerrit Cole. PIV agrees: Gerrit Cole grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.