Edwin Diaz vs Raisel Iglesias: Career Stats Comparison
Edwin Diaz (2016–present) and Raisel Iglesias (2015–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Edwin Diaz compiled 28 wins and 839 strikeouts; Raisel Iglesias put up 42 wins and 869 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Raisel Iglesias
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 | Edwin Diaz | Raisel Iglesias |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 28 | 42 |
| Losses | 36 | 55 |
| Games | 520 | 600 |
| Games Started | 0 | 21 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 253 | 253 |
| Strikeouts | 839 | 869 |
| Walks | 182 | 202 |
| Hits Allowed | 356 | 569 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 54 | 83 |
| Innings Pitched | 519 | 736 |
| ERA | 2.82 | 2.90 |
| WHIP | 1.04 | 1.05 |
| K/9 | 14.54 | 10.63 |
| BB/9 | 3.15 | 2.47 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Edwin Diaz leads Raisel Iglesias 21,805 to 18,546 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,423 vs 1,546 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).
Edwin Diaz — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Raisel Iglesias — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Edwin Diaz leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Raisel Iglesias owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Edwin Diaz. PIV agrees: Edwin Diaz grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.