Max Fried vs Kevin Gausman: Career Stats Comparison
Max Fried (2017–present) and Kevin Gausman (2013–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Max Fried compiled 92 wins and 1,052 strikeouts; Kevin Gausman put up 112 wins and 1,954 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Kevin Gausman
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 | Max Fried | Kevin Gausman |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 92 | 112 |
| Losses | 41 | 113 |
| Games | 200 | 361 |
| Games Started | 183 | 322 |
| Complete Games | 6 | 4 |
| Shutouts | 4 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,052 | 1,954 |
| Walks | 297 | 535 |
| Hits Allowed | 947 | 1,835 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 90 | 233 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,079 | 1,911 |
| ERA | 3.03 | 3.81 |
| WHIP | 1.15 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 8.77 | 9.20 |
| BB/9 | 2.48 | 2.52 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Kevin Gausman edges Max Fried 28,075 to 26,852 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,872 vs 2,984 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).
Max Fried — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Kevin Gausman — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Kevin Gausman leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Max Fried owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Kevin Gausman. PIV agrees: Kevin Gausman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.