Tom Glavine vs Jose Rijo: Career Stats Comparison
Tom Glavine has the better career line of the two, leading 5 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; Jose Rijo played 1984–2002 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 Jose Rijo (1984–2002) — both debuted in the 1980s. Tom Glavine finished with 305 wins and 2,607 strikeouts; Jose Rijo finished with 116 wins and 1,606 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Tom Glavine, in 5 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Jose Rijo, with 3.24 to Tom Glavine's 3.54.
- Who won more games? Tom Glavine, with 305 to Jose Rijo's 116.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Tom Glavine, with 2,607 to Jose Rijo's 1,606.
- Who had the better WHIP? Jose Rijo, with 1.26 to Tom Glavine's 1.31.
- How many innings did each pitch? Tom Glavine 4,413.1, Jose Rijo 1,880.0.
- Who threw more shutouts? Tom Glavine, with 25 to Jose Rijo's 4.
Tom Glavine
Jose Rijo
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 | Jose Rijo |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 305 | 116 |
| Losses not scored | 203 | 91 |
| Games not scored | 682 | 376 |
| Games Started not scored | 682 | 269 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 56 | 22 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 25 | 4 |
| Saves not scored | 0 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,607 | 1,606 |
| Walks not scored | 1,500 | 663 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 4,298 | 1,710 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 356 | 147 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 4,413.1 | 1,880.0 |
| ERA | 3.54 | Leads: 3.24 |
| WHIP | 1.31 | Leads: 1.26 |
| K/9 | 5.32 | Leads: 7.69 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 3.06 | 3.17 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tom Glavine leads Jose Rijo 40,421 to 35,808 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tom Glavine played 22 seasons to Jose Rijo's 14, while Jose Rijo carries the higher per-season figure (2,558 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)
Jose Rijo — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Tom Glavine leads 5 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Jose Rijo leads 3: ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts 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 Jose Rijo careers compare
From 1987 through 2002, Tom Glavine and Jose Rijo were in the majors together. Tom Glavine has the far longer record, 682 games against 376 across 22 and 14 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Jose Rijo comes out ahead, it is in ERA (3.24 to 3.54), WHIP (1.26 to 1.31), and strikeouts per nine (7.69 to 5.32). By rate, Tom Glavine struck out 5.32 and walked 3.06 per nine innings; Jose Rijo struck out 7.69 and walked 3.17. Tom Glavine was mainly a starter (682 starts in 682 games), and Jose Rijo was mainly a starter (269 starts in 376 games).
Tom Glavine vs Jose Rijo: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tom Glavine or Jose Rijo?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tom Glavine leads Jose Rijo in 5 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Jose Rijo, with 3.24 to Tom Glavine's 3.54.
- Who won more games?
- Tom Glavine, with 305 to Jose Rijo's 116.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Tom Glavine, with 2,607 to Jose Rijo's 1,606.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Jose Rijo, with 1.26 to Tom Glavine's 1.31.