Felix Hernandez vs Aaron Nola: Career Stats Comparison
Felix Hernandez (2005–2019) and Aaron Nola (2015–present) — breaking in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Felix Hernandez compiled 169 wins and 2,524 strikeouts; Aaron Nola put up 109 wins and 1,876 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Felix Hernandez
Aaron Nola
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 | Felix Hernandez | Aaron Nola |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 169 | 109 |
| Losses | 136 | 89 |
| Games | 419 | 285 |
| Games Started | 418 | 285 |
| Complete Games | 25 | 6 |
| Shutouts | 11 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,524 | 1,876 |
| Walks | 805 | 449 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,487 | 1,522 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 264 | 217 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,729 | 1,715 |
| ERA | 3.42 | 3.83 |
| WHIP | 1.21 | 1.15 |
| K/9 | 8.32 | 9.84 |
| BB/9 | 2.65 | 2.36 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Felix Hernandez outpaces Aaron Nola 44,530 to 31,635 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,969 vs 2,876 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).
Felix Hernandez — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Aaron Nola — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Felix Hernandez leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and innings pitched, while Aaron Nola owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Felix Hernandez. PIV agrees: Felix Hernandez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.