Jeff Fassero vs Kerry Wood: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Fassero (1991–2006) and Kerry Wood (1998–2012) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jeff Fassero compiled 121 wins and 1,643 strikeouts; Kerry Wood put up 86 wins and 1,582 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jeff Fassero
Kerry Wood
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 | Jeff Fassero | Kerry Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 121 | 86 |
| Losses | 124 | 75 |
| Games | 720 | 446 |
| Games Started | 242 | 178 |
| Complete Games | 17 | 11 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 5 |
| Saves | 25 | 63 |
| Strikeouts | 1,643 | 1,582 |
| Walks | 724 | 666 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,083 | 1,083 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 214 | 148 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,033 | 1,380 |
| ERA | 4.11 | 3.67 |
| WHIP | 1.38 | 1.27 |
| K/9 | 7.27 | 10.32 |
| BB/9 | 3.20 | 4.34 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Fassero leads Kerry Wood 25,161 to 20,852 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,324 vs 1,390 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).
Jeff Fassero — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Kerry Wood — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Fassero leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Kerry Wood owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jeff Fassero. PIV agrees: Jeff Fassero grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.