Liam Hendriks vs Ryan Pressly: Career Stats Comparison
Liam Hendriks (2011–present) and Ryan Pressly (2013–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Liam Hendriks compiled 33 wins and 739 strikeouts; Ryan Pressly put up 37 wins and 721 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Liam Hendriks
Ryan Pressly
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 | Liam Hendriks | Ryan Pressly |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 33 | 37 |
| Losses | 36 | 39 |
| Games | 490 | 667 |
| Games Started | 44 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 1 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 116 | 117 |
| Strikeouts | 739 | 721 |
| Walks | 166 | 207 |
| Hits Allowed | 630 | 611 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 79 | 66 |
| Innings Pitched | 663 | 691 |
| ERA | 3.88 | 3.33 |
| WHIP | 1.20 | 1.18 |
| K/9 | 10.02 | 9.39 |
| BB/9 | 2.25 | 2.69 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ryan Pressly edges Liam Hendriks 15,571 to 14,422 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,112 vs 961 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).
Liam Hendriks — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Ryan Pressly — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ryan Pressly leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Liam Hendriks owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ryan Pressly. PIV agrees: Ryan Pressly grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.