Kenley Jansen vs Craig Kimbrel: Career Stats Comparison
Kenley Jansen (2010–present) and Craig Kimbrel (2010–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Kenley Jansen compiled 54 wins and 1,278 strikeouts; Craig Kimbrel put up 56 wins and 1,282 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Kenley Jansen
Craig Kimbrel
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 | Kenley Jansen | Craig Kimbrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 54 | 56 |
| Losses | 40 | 48 |
| Games | 933 | 851 |
| Games Started | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 476 | 440 |
| Strikeouts | 1,278 | 1,282 |
| Walks | 282 | 346 |
| Hits Allowed | 610 | 492 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 88 | 75 |
| Innings Pitched | 927 | 821 |
| ERA | 2.57 | 2.58 |
| WHIP | 0.96 | 1.02 |
| K/9 | 12.40 | 14.04 |
| BB/9 | 2.74 | 3.79 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Kenley Jansen leads Craig Kimbrel 34,863 to 30,862 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,179 vs 1,715 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).
Kenley Jansen — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Craig Kimbrel — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Kenley Jansen leads in ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Craig Kimbrel owns wins, strikeouts, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Kenley Jansen. PIV agrees: Kenley Jansen grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.