Jacob deGrom vs Adam Wainwright: Career Stats Comparison
Jacob deGrom (2014–present) and Adam Wainwright (2005–present) — 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; Adam Wainwright put up 200 wins and 2,202 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jacob deGrom
Adam Wainwright
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 | Adam Wainwright |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 96 | 200 |
| Losses | 65 | 128 |
| Games | 248 | 478 |
| Games Started | 248 | 411 |
| Complete Games | 4 | 28 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 11 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 1,851 | 2,202 |
| Walks | 345 | 736 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,173 | 2,577 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 146 | 233 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,539 | 2,668 |
| ERA | 2.57 | 3.53 |
| WHIP | 0.99 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 10.82 | 7.43 |
| BB/9 | 2.02 | 2.48 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jacob deGrom leads Adam Wainwright 58,656 to 44,617 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,888 vs 2,479 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)
Adam Wainwright — 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 Adam Wainwright 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.