Derek Lowe vs Curt Schilling: Career Stats Comparison
Derek Lowe (1997–2013) and Curt Schilling (1988–2007) — breaking in during the 1990s and the 1980s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Derek Lowe compiled 176 wins and 1,722 strikeouts; Curt Schilling put up 216 wins and 3,116 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Derek Lowe
Curt Schilling
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 | Derek Lowe | Curt Schilling |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 176 | 216 |
| Losses | 157 | 146 |
| Games | 681 | 569 |
| Games Started | 377 | 436 |
| Complete Games | 10 | 83 |
| Shutouts | 4 | 20 |
| Saves | 86 | 22 |
| Strikeouts | 1,722 | 3,116 |
| Walks | 794 | 711 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,759 | 2,998 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 217 | 347 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,671 | 3,261 |
| ERA | 4.03 | 3.46 |
| WHIP | 1.33 | 1.14 |
| K/9 | 5.80 | 8.60 |
| BB/9 | 2.68 | 1.96 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Curt Schilling outpaces Derek Lowe 98,246 to 35,122 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,678 vs 1,849 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).
Derek Lowe — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Curt Schilling — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Curt Schilling leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Derek Lowe owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Curt Schilling. PIV agrees: Curt Schilling grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.