Dan Haren vs Brandon Webb: Career Stats Comparison
Dan Haren (2003–2015) and Brandon Webb (2003–2009) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Dan Haren compiled 153 wins and 2,013 strikeouts; Brandon Webb put up 87 wins and 1,065 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Dan Haren
Brandon Webb
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 | Brandon Webb |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 153 | 87 |
| Losses | 131 | 62 |
| Games | 391 | 199 |
| Games Started | 380 | 198 |
| Complete Games | 16 | 15 |
| Shutouts | 6 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,013 | 1,065 |
| Walks | 500 | 435 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,357 | 1,200 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 305 | 92 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,419 | 1,319 |
| ERA | 3.75 | 3.27 |
| WHIP | 1.18 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 7.49 | 7.26 |
| BB/9 | 1.86 | 2.97 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Brandon Webb leads Dan Haren 32,131 to 24,951 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,590 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)
Brandon Webb — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dan Haren leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Brandon Webb owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dan Haren. Note that PIV actually grades Brandon Webb ahead, which means Dan Haren's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.