Clayton Kershaw vs Curt Schilling: Career Stats Comparison
Clayton Kershaw (2008–present) and Curt Schilling (1988–2007) — breaking in during the 2000s and the 1980s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Clayton Kershaw compiled 223 wins and 3,052 strikeouts; Curt Schilling put up 216 wins and 3,116 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Clayton Kershaw
Curt Schilling
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 | Clayton Kershaw | Curt Schilling |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 223 | 216 |
| Losses | 96 | 146 |
| Games | 455 | 569 |
| Games Started | 451 | 436 |
| Complete Games | 25 | 83 |
| Shutouts | 15 | 20 |
| Saves | 0 | 22 |
| Strikeouts | 3,052 | 3,116 |
| Walks | 713 | 711 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,193 | 2,998 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 235 | 347 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,855 | 3,261 |
| ERA | 2.53 | 3.46 |
| WHIP | 1.02 | 1.14 |
| K/9 | 9.62 | 8.60 |
| BB/9 | 2.25 | 1.96 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Curt Schilling edges Clayton Kershaw 98,246 to 93,455 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,678 vs 5,192 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).
Clayton Kershaw — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Curt Schilling — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Clayton Kershaw leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Curt Schilling owns strikeouts and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Clayton Kershaw. Note that PIV actually grades Curt Schilling ahead, which means Clayton Kershaw's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.