Keith Foulke vs Arthur Rhodes: Career Stats Comparison
Keith Foulke (1997–2008) and Arthur Rhodes (1991–2011) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Keith Foulke compiled 41 wins and 718 strikeouts; Arthur Rhodes put up 87 wins and 1,152 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Keith Foulke
Arthur Rhodes
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 | Keith Foulke | Arthur Rhodes |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 41 | 87 |
| Losses | 37 | 70 |
| Games | 619 | 900 |
| Games Started | 8 | 61 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 5 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 3 |
| Saves | 191 | 33 |
| Strikeouts | 718 | 1,152 |
| Walks | 194 | 516 |
| Hits Allowed | 652 | 1,033 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 94 | 126 |
| Innings Pitched | 786 | 1,187 |
| ERA | 3.33 | 4.08 |
| WHIP | 1.08 | 1.30 |
| K/9 | 8.21 | 8.73 |
| BB/9 | 2.22 | 3.91 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Arthur Rhodes edges Keith Foulke 15,595 to 15,363 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (709 vs 1,280 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).
Keith Foulke — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Arthur Rhodes — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Arthur Rhodes leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Keith Foulke owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Arthur Rhodes. PIV agrees: Arthur Rhodes grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.