Trevor Hoffman vs Robb Nen: Career Stats Comparison
Trevor Hoffman has the better career line of the two, leading 5 of the 6 scored categories on this page (10 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Trevor Hoffman played 1993–2010 as a pitcher; Robb Nen played 1993–2002 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
Trevor Hoffman (1993–2010) and Robb Nen (1993–2002) — both debuted in the 1990s. Trevor Hoffman finished with 61 wins and 1,133 strikeouts; Robb Nen finished with 45 wins and 793 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Trevor Hoffman, in 5 of the 6 scored categories.
- Who had more saves? Trevor Hoffman, with 601 to Robb Nen's 314.
- Who had the better ERA? Trevor Hoffman, with 2.87 to Robb Nen's 2.98.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Trevor Hoffman, with 1,133 to Robb Nen's 793.
- Who had the better WHIP? Trevor Hoffman, with 1.06 to Robb Nen's 1.21.
- Who struck out more batters per nine innings? Robb Nen, with 9.98 to Trevor Hoffman's 9.36.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Trevor Hoffman, with 37,065 career Pitcher PIV to Robb Nen's 28,255.
Trevor Hoffman
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. 6 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 10 are shown but not scored. Both worked mainly in relief, so saves and strikeouts are scored and wins, complete games and shutouts are not. 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 | Trevor Hoffman | Robb Nen |
|---|---|---|
| Wins not scored | 61 | 45 |
| Losses not scored | 75 | 42 |
| Games not scored | 1,035 | 643 |
| Games Started not scored | 0 | 4 |
| Complete Games not scored | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts not scored | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | Leads: 601 | 314 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 1,133 | 793 |
| Walks not scored | 307 | 260 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 846 | 607 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 100 | 51 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 1,089.1 | 715.0 |
| ERA | Leads: 2.87 | 2.98 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.06 | 1.21 |
| K/9 | 9.36 | Leads: 9.98 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.54 | 3.27 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Trevor Hoffman leads Robb Nen 37,065 to 28,255 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Trevor Hoffman played 18 seasons to Robb Nen's 10, while Robb Nen carries the higher per-season figure (2,825 to 2,059). 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 (40+ innings).
Trevor Hoffman — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Robb Nen — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Trevor Hoffman leads 5 of the 6 scored categories on the head-to-head card: saves, strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and others. Robb Nen leads 1: strikeouts per nine. Both are scored as relievers. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Trevor Hoffman. PIV agrees: Trevor Hoffman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Trevor Hoffman and Robb Nen careers compare
Trevor Hoffman and Robb Nen were active at the same time between 1993 and 2002. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Trevor Hoffman appeared in 1,035 games to Robb Nen's 643. The green cells for Robb Nen are strikeouts per nine (9.98 to 9.36). By rate, Trevor Hoffman struck out 9.36 and walked 2.54 per nine innings; Robb Nen struck out 9.98 and walked 3.27. Trevor Hoffman worked mostly in relief (0 starts in 1,035 games, 601 saves), and Robb Nen worked mostly in relief (4 starts in 643 games, 314 saves). Trevor Hoffman allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.06 WHIP to Robb Nen's 1.21.
Trevor Hoffman vs Robb Nen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Trevor Hoffman or Robb Nen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Trevor Hoffman leads Robb Nen in 5 of the 6 scored categories.
- Who had more saves?
- Trevor Hoffman, with 601 to Robb Nen's 314.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Trevor Hoffman, with 2.87 to Robb Nen's 2.98.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Trevor Hoffman, with 1,133 to Robb Nen's 793.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Trevor Hoffman, with 1.06 to Robb Nen's 1.21.