Jay Howell vs Randy Myers: Career Stats Comparison
Jay Howell (1980–1994) and Randy Myers (1985–1998) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jay Howell compiled 58 wins and 666 strikeouts; Randy Myers put up 44 wins and 884 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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 | Jay Howell | Randy Myers |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 58 | 44 |
| Losses | 53 | 63 |
| Games | 568 | 728 |
| Games Started | 21 | 12 |
| Complete Games | 2 | 1 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 155 | 347 |
| Strikeouts | 666 | 884 |
| Walks | 291 | 396 |
| Hits Allowed | 782 | 758 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 57 | 69 |
| Innings Pitched | 844 | 884 |
| ERA | 3.34 | 3.19 |
| WHIP | 1.27 | 1.30 |
| K/9 | 7.10 | 8.99 |
| BB/9 | 3.10 | 4.03 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Randy Myers leads Jay Howell 17,095 to 15,213 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,140 vs 1,014 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).
Jay Howell — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Randy Myers — top 1 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Randy Myers leads in strikeouts, ERA, K/9, and innings pitched, while Jay Howell owns wins and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Randy Myers. PIV agrees: Randy Myers grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.