Jon Lieber vs Derek Lowe: Career Stats Comparison
Jon Lieber (1994–2008) and Derek Lowe (1997–2013) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jon Lieber compiled 131 wins and 1,553 strikeouts; Derek Lowe put up 176 wins and 1,722 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jon Lieber
Derek Lowe
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 | Jon Lieber | Derek Lowe |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 131 | 176 |
| Losses | 124 | 157 |
| Games | 401 | 681 |
| Games Started | 327 | 377 |
| Complete Games | 25 | 10 |
| Shutouts | 5 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 86 |
| Strikeouts | 1,553 | 1,722 |
| Walks | 422 | 794 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,388 | 2,759 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 285 | 217 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,198 | 2,671 |
| ERA | 4.27 | 4.03 |
| WHIP | 1.28 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | 6.36 | 5.80 |
| BB/9 | 1.73 | 2.68 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Derek Lowe leads Jon Lieber 35,122 to 27,226 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,849 vs 1,945 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).
Jon Lieber — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Derek Lowe — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Derek Lowe leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and innings pitched, while Jon Lieber owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Derek Lowe. PIV agrees: Derek Lowe grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.