Corey Kluber vs David Price: Career Stats Comparison
David Price has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 statistical categories compared on this page. Corey Kluber played 2011–2023 as a pitcher; David Price played 2008–2022 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
Corey Kluber (2011–2023) and David Price (2008–2022) — breaking in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Corey Kluber compiled 116 wins and 1,725 strikeouts; David Price put up 157 wins and 2,076 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? David Price, with 3.32 to Corey Kluber's 3.44.
- Who won more games? David Price, with 157 to Corey Kluber's 116.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? David Price, with 2,076 to Corey Kluber's 1,725.
- Who had the better WHIP? Corey Kluber, with 1.13 to David Price's 1.16.
- Who pitched more innings? David Price, with 2,143 to Corey Kluber's 1,641.
- Who threw more shutouts? Corey Kluber, with 8 to David Price's 3.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? David Price, with 36,995 career Pitcher PIV to Corey Kluber's 36,049.
Corey Kluber
David Price
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. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted: compare them with the era in mind, or use the PIV card below, which is.
| Statistic | Corey Kluber | David Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 116 | Leads: 157 |
| Losses | 77 | 82 |
| Games | 271 | Leads: 400 |
| Games Started | 260 | Leads: 322 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 18 | 17 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 8 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | Leads: 3 |
| Strikeouts | 1,725 | Leads: 2,076 |
| Walks | 368 | 562 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,486 | 1,930 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 177 | 221 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,641 | Leads: 2,143 |
| ERA | 3.44 | Leads: 3.32 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.13 | 1.16 |
| K/9 | Leads: 9.46 | 8.72 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.02 | 2.36 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), David Price edges Corey Kluber 36,995 to 36,049 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,312 vs 2,773 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).
Corey Kluber — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
David Price — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, David Price leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and innings pitched, while Corey Kluber owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to David Price. PIV agrees: David Price grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Corey Kluber vs David Price: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Corey Kluber or David Price?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, David Price leads Corey Kluber in 7 of 12 categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- David Price, with 3.32 to Corey Kluber's 3.44.
- Who won more games?
- David Price, with 157 to Corey Kluber's 116.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- David Price, with 2,076 to Corey Kluber's 1,725.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Corey Kluber, with 1.13 to David Price's 1.16.