Dan Haren vs CC Sabathia: Career Stats Comparison
Dan Haren (2003–2015) and CC Sabathia (2001–2019) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Dan Haren compiled 153 wins and 2,013 strikeouts; CC Sabathia put up 251 wins and 3,093 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Dan Haren
CC Sabathia
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 | Dan Haren | CC Sabathia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 153 | 251 |
| Losses | 131 | 161 |
| Games | 391 | 561 |
| Games Started | 380 | 560 |
| Complete Games | 16 | 38 |
| Shutouts | 6 | 12 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,013 | 3,093 |
| Walks | 500 | 1,099 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,357 | 3,404 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 305 | 382 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,419 | 3,577 |
| ERA | 3.75 | 3.74 |
| WHIP | 1.18 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | 7.49 | 7.78 |
| BB/9 | 1.86 | 2.76 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), CC Sabathia outpaces Dan Haren 43,212 to 24,951 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,161 vs 1,663 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).
Dan Haren — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
CC Sabathia — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, CC Sabathia leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Dan Haren owns WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to CC Sabathia. PIV agrees: CC Sabathia grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.