Yu Darvish vs Sonny Gray: Career Stats Comparison
Yu Darvish (2012–present) and Sonny Gray (2013–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Yu Darvish compiled 115 wins and 2,075 strikeouts; Sonny Gray put up 125 wins and 1,925 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Yu Darvish
Sonny Gray
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 | Yu Darvish | Sonny Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 115 | 125 |
| Losses | 93 | 102 |
| Games | 297 | 339 |
| Games Started | 297 | 330 |
| Complete Games | 2 | 7 |
| Shutouts | 1 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,075 | 1,925 |
| Walks | 563 | 621 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,460 | 1,675 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 231 | 192 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,778 | 1,918 |
| ERA | 3.65 | 3.58 |
| WHIP | 1.14 | 1.20 |
| K/9 | 10.50 | 9.03 |
| BB/9 | 2.85 | 2.91 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Sonny Gray leads Yu Darvish 31,195 to 25,371 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,228 vs 1,812 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).
Yu Darvish — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Sonny Gray — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Sonny Gray leads in wins, ERA, and innings pitched, while Yu Darvish owns strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Sonny Gray. PIV agrees: Sonny Gray grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.