Kelvim Escobar vs Trevor Hoffman: Career Stats Comparison
Kelvim Escobar (1997–2009) and Trevor Hoffman (1993–2010) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Kelvim Escobar compiled 101 wins and 1,310 strikeouts; Trevor Hoffman put up 61 wins and 1,133 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Kelvim Escobar
Trevor Hoffman
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 | Kelvim Escobar | Trevor Hoffman |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 101 | 61 |
| Losses | 91 | 75 |
| Games | 411 | 1,035 |
| Games Started | 202 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 10 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 4 | 0 |
| Saves | 59 | 601 |
| Strikeouts | 1,310 | 1,133 |
| Walks | 611 | 307 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,461 | 846 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 137 | 100 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,507 | 1,089 |
| ERA | 4.15 | 2.87 |
| WHIP | 1.37 | 1.06 |
| K/9 | 7.82 | 9.36 |
| BB/9 | 3.65 | 2.54 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Trevor Hoffman outpaces Kelvim Escobar 37,065 to 25,219 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,951 vs 2,102 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).
Kelvim Escobar — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Trevor Hoffman — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Trevor Hoffman leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Kelvim Escobar owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Trevor Hoffman. PIV agrees: Trevor Hoffman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.