Jacob deGrom vs Corey Kluber: Career Stats Comparison
Jacob deGrom (2014–present) and Corey Kluber (2011–2023) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jacob deGrom compiled 96 wins and 1,851 strikeouts; Corey Kluber put up 116 wins and 1,725 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jacob deGrom
Corey Kluber
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 | Corey Kluber |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 96 | 116 |
| Losses | 65 | 77 |
| Games | 248 | 271 |
| Games Started | 248 | 260 |
| Complete Games | 4 | 18 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 8 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 1,851 | 1,725 |
| Walks | 345 | 368 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,173 | 1,486 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 146 | 177 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,539 | 1,641 |
| ERA | 2.57 | 3.44 |
| WHIP | 0.99 | 1.13 |
| K/9 | 10.82 | 9.46 |
| BB/9 | 2.02 | 2.02 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jacob deGrom outpaces Corey Kluber 58,656 to 36,049 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,888 vs 2,773 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)
Corey Kluber — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jacob deGrom leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Corey Kluber owns wins 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.