Jacob deGrom vs Felix Hernandez: Career Stats Comparison
Jacob deGrom (2014–present) and Felix Hernandez (2005–2019) — breaking in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Jacob deGrom compiled 96 wins and 1,851 strikeouts; Felix Hernandez put up 169 wins and 2,524 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jacob deGrom
Felix Hernandez
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 | Felix Hernandez |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 96 | 169 |
| Losses | 65 | 136 |
| Games | 248 | 419 |
| Games Started | 248 | 418 |
| Complete Games | 4 | 25 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 11 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,851 | 2,524 |
| Walks | 345 | 805 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,173 | 2,487 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 146 | 264 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,539 | 2,729 |
| ERA | 2.57 | 3.42 |
| WHIP | 0.99 | 1.21 |
| K/9 | 10.82 | 8.32 |
| BB/9 | 2.02 | 2.65 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jacob deGrom leads Felix Hernandez 58,656 to 44,530 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,888 vs 2,969 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)
Felix Hernandez — 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 Felix Hernandez 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.