Jacob deGrom vs Sonny Gray: Career Stats Comparison
Jacob deGrom (2014–present) and Sonny Gray (2013–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jacob deGrom compiled 96 wins and 1,851 strikeouts; Sonny Gray put up 125 wins and 1,925 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jacob deGrom
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 | Jacob deGrom | Sonny Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 96 | 125 |
| Losses | 65 | 102 |
| Games | 248 | 339 |
| Games Started | 248 | 330 |
| Complete Games | 4 | 7 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,851 | 1,925 |
| Walks | 345 | 621 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,173 | 1,675 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 146 | 192 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,539 | 1,918 |
| ERA | 2.57 | 3.58 |
| WHIP | 0.99 | 1.20 |
| K/9 | 10.82 | 9.03 |
| BB/9 | 2.02 | 2.91 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jacob deGrom outpaces Sonny Gray 58,656 to 31,195 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,888 vs 2,228 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).
Jacob deGrom — 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, Jacob deGrom leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Sonny Gray owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jacob deGrom. PIV agrees: Jacob deGrom grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.