Brad Lidge vs Ryan Madson: Career Stats Comparison
Brad Lidge (2002–2012) and Ryan Madson (2003–2018) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Brad Lidge compiled 26 wins and 799 strikeouts; Ryan Madson put up 61 wins and 775 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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 | Brad Lidge | Ryan Madson |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 26 | 61 |
| Losses | 32 | 48 |
| Games | 603 | 740 |
| Games Started | 1 | 18 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 225 | 91 |
| Strikeouts | 799 | 775 |
| Walks | 287 | 250 |
| Hits Allowed | 492 | 830 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 57 | 82 |
| Innings Pitched | 603 | 869 |
| ERA | 3.54 | 3.48 |
| WHIP | 1.29 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 11.92 | 8.02 |
| BB/9 | 4.28 | 2.59 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Brad Lidge leads Ryan Madson 17,126 to 15,272 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,557 vs 1,018 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).
Brad Lidge — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Ryan Madson — top 1 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ryan Madson leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Brad Lidge owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ryan Madson. Note that PIV actually grades Brad Lidge ahead, which means Ryan Madson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.