Tom Glavine vs Shane Reynolds: Career Stats Comparison
Tom Glavine has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Tom Glavine played 1987–2008 as a pitcher; Shane Reynolds played 1992–2004 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Tom Glavine (1987–2008) and Shane Reynolds (1992–2004) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1990s respectively and share 13 seasons. Tom Glavine finished with 305 wins and 2,607 strikeouts; Shane Reynolds finished with 114 wins and 1,403 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Tom Glavine, in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Tom Glavine, with 3.54 to Shane Reynolds's 4.09.
- Who won more games? Tom Glavine, with 305 to Shane Reynolds's 114.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Tom Glavine, with 2,607 to Shane Reynolds's 1,403.
- Who had the better WHIP? Neither — both are at 1.31.
- How many innings did each pitch? Tom Glavine 4,413.1, Shane Reynolds 1,791.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Tom Glavine, with 25 to Shane Reynolds's 7.
Tom Glavine
Shane Reynolds
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Tom Glavine | Shane Reynolds |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 305 | 114 |
| Losses not scored | 203 | 96 |
| Games not scored | 682 | 305 |
| Games Started not scored | 682 | 278 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 56 | 20 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 25 | 7 |
| Saves not scored | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,607 | 1,403 |
| Walks not scored | 1,500 | 419 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 4,298 | 1,935 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 356 | 191 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 4,413.1 | 1,791.2 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.54 | 4.09 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.31 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 5.32 | Leads: 7.05 |
| BB/9 | 3.06 | Leads: 2.10 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tom Glavine edges Shane Reynolds 40,421 to 37,791 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tom Glavine played 22 seasons to Shane Reynolds's 13, while Shane Reynolds carries the higher per-season figure (2,907 to 1,837). 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).
Tom Glavine — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Shane Reynolds — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Tom Glavine leads 6 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Shane Reynolds leads 2: strikeouts per nine and walks per nine. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tom Glavine. PIV agrees: Tom Glavine grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Tom Glavine and Shane Reynolds careers compare
The careers of Tom Glavine (1987–2008) and Shane Reynolds (1992–2004) overlapped from 1992 to 2004, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The table compares 682 games of Tom Glavine with 305 of Shane Reynolds across 22 and 13 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Shane Reynolds comes out ahead, it is in strikeouts per nine (7.05 to 5.32) and walks per nine (2.10 to 3.06). By rate, Tom Glavine struck out 5.32 and walked 3.06 per nine innings; Shane Reynolds struck out 7.05 and walked 2.10.
Tom Glavine vs Shane Reynolds: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tom Glavine or Shane Reynolds?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tom Glavine leads Shane Reynolds in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Tom Glavine, with 3.54 to Shane Reynolds's 4.09.
- Who won more games?
- Tom Glavine, with 305 to Shane Reynolds's 114.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Tom Glavine, with 2,607 to Shane Reynolds's 1,403.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Neither — both are at 1.31.