Corey Kluber vs Blake Snell: Career Stats Comparison
Corey Kluber (2011–2023) and Blake Snell (2016–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Corey Kluber compiled 116 wins and 1,725 strikeouts; Blake Snell put up 81 wins and 1,440 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Corey Kluber
Blake Snell
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 | Corey Kluber | Blake Snell |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 116 | 81 |
| Losses | 77 | 62 |
| Games | 271 | 222 |
| Games Started | 260 | 222 |
| Complete Games | 18 | 1 |
| Shutouts | 8 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,725 | 1,440 |
| Walks | 368 | 521 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,486 | 891 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 177 | 111 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,641 | 1,158 |
| ERA | 3.44 | 3.15 |
| WHIP | 1.13 | 1.22 |
| K/9 | 9.46 | 11.19 |
| BB/9 | 2.02 | 4.05 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Corey Kluber leads Blake Snell 36,049 to 27,494 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,773 vs 2,749 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)
Blake Snell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Corey Kluber leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Blake Snell owns ERA and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Corey Kluber. PIV agrees: Corey Kluber grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.