Ryan Madson vs Arthur Rhodes: Career Stats Comparison
Arthur Rhodes has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Ryan Madson played 2003–2018 as a pitcher; Arthur Rhodes played 1991–2011 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Ryan Madson (2003–2018) and Arthur Rhodes (1991–2011) — breaking in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Ryan Madson finished with 61 wins and 775 strikeouts; Arthur Rhodes finished with 87 wins and 1,152 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Ryan Madson, with 3.48 to Arthur Rhodes's 4.08.
- Who won more games? Arthur Rhodes, with 87 to Ryan Madson's 61.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Arthur Rhodes, with 1,152 to Ryan Madson's 775.
- Who had the better WHIP? Ryan Madson, with 1.24 to Arthur Rhodes's 1.30.
- Who pitched more innings? Arthur Rhodes, with 1,187.2 to Ryan Madson's 869.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Arthur Rhodes, with 3 to Ryan Madson's 0.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Arthur Rhodes, with 15,595 career Pitcher PIV to Ryan Madson's 15,272.
Ryan Madson
Arthur Rhodes
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 12 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 4 are counting totals on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded them. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2000s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Ryan Madson | Arthur Rhodes |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 61 | Leads: 87 |
| Losses not scored | 48 | 70 |
| Games | 740 | Leads: 900 |
| Games Started | 18 | Leads: 61 |
| Complete Games | 0 | Leads: 5 |
| Shutouts | 0 | Leads: 3 |
| Saves | Leads: 91 | 33 |
| Strikeouts | 775 | Leads: 1,152 |
| Walks not scored | 250 | 516 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 830 | 1,033 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 82 | 126 |
| Innings Pitched | 869.2 | Leads: 1,187.2 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.48 | 4.08 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.24 | 1.30 |
| K/9 | 8.02 | Leads: 8.73 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.59 | 3.91 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Arthur Rhodes edges Ryan Madson 15,595 to 15,272 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Arthur Rhodes played 22 seasons to Ryan Madson's 15, while Ryan Madson carries the higher per-season figure (1,018 to 709). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Ryan Madson — top 1 season by ERA (lower is better)
Arthur Rhodes
No seasons meet the qualifying workload, so there is no peak-season list to show.
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Arthur Rhodes leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Ryan Madson owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Arthur Rhodes. PIV agrees: Arthur Rhodes grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ryan Madson and Arthur Rhodes careers compare
The careers of Ryan Madson (2003–2018) and Arthur Rhodes (1991–2011) overlapped from 2003 to 2011, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 740 games against 900 across 15 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Ryan Madson are saves (91 to 33), ERA (3.48 to 4.08), and WHIP (1.24 to 1.30). By rate, Ryan Madson struck out 8.02 and walked 2.59 per nine innings; Arthur Rhodes struck out 8.73 and walked 3.91. Ryan Madson worked mostly in relief (18 starts in 740 games, 91 saves), and Arthur Rhodes worked mostly in relief (61 starts in 900 games, 33 saves).
Ryan Madson vs Arthur Rhodes: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ryan Madson or Arthur Rhodes?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Arthur Rhodes leads Ryan Madson in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Ryan Madson, with 3.48 to Arthur Rhodes's 4.08.
- Who won more games?
- Arthur Rhodes, with 87 to Ryan Madson's 61.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Arthur Rhodes, with 1,152 to Ryan Madson's 775.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Ryan Madson, with 1.24 to Arthur Rhodes's 1.30.