Jon Lieber vs Shane Reynolds: Career Stats Comparison
Jon Lieber (1994–2008) and Shane Reynolds (1992–2004) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jon Lieber compiled 131 wins and 1,553 strikeouts; Shane Reynolds put up 114 wins and 1,403 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jon Lieber
Shane Reynolds
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 | Shane Reynolds |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 131 | 114 |
| Losses | 124 | 96 |
| Games | 401 | 305 |
| Games Started | 327 | 278 |
| Complete Games | 25 | 20 |
| Shutouts | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,553 | 1,403 |
| Walks | 422 | 419 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,388 | 1,935 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 285 | 191 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,198 | 1,791 |
| ERA | 4.27 | 4.09 |
| WHIP | 1.28 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 6.36 | 7.05 |
| BB/9 | 1.73 | 2.10 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shane Reynolds outpaces Jon Lieber 37,791 to 27,226 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,907 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)
Shane Reynolds — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jon Lieber leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Shane Reynolds owns ERA and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jon Lieber. Note that PIV actually grades Shane Reynolds ahead, which means Jon Lieber's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.