Randy Johnson vs Greg Maddux: Career Stats Comparison
Randy Johnson (1988–2009) and Greg Maddux (1986–2008) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Randy Johnson compiled 303 wins and 4,875 strikeouts; Greg Maddux put up 355 wins and 3,371 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Randy Johnson
Greg Maddux
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 | Randy Johnson | Greg Maddux |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 303 | 355 |
| Losses | 166 | 227 |
| Games | 618 | 744 |
| Games Started | 603 | 740 |
| Complete Games | 100 | 109 |
| Shutouts | 37 | 35 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 4,875 | 3,371 |
| Walks | 1,497 | 999 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,346 | 4,726 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 411 | 353 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,135 | 5,008 |
| ERA | 3.29 | 3.16 |
| WHIP | 1.17 | 1.14 |
| K/9 | 10.61 | 6.06 |
| BB/9 | 3.26 | 1.80 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Greg Maddux leads Randy Johnson 133,509 to 122,530 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (5,340 vs 5,105 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).
Randy Johnson — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Greg Maddux — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Greg Maddux leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Randy Johnson owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Greg Maddux. PIV agrees: Greg Maddux grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.