Kevin Millwood vs Curt Schilling: Career Stats Comparison
Kevin Millwood (1997–2012) and Curt Schilling (1988–2007) — breaking in during the 1990s and the 1980s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Kevin Millwood compiled 169 wins and 2,083 strikeouts; Curt Schilling put up 216 wins and 3,116 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Kevin Millwood
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 | Kevin Millwood | Curt Schilling |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 169 | 216 |
| Losses | 152 | 146 |
| Games | 451 | 569 |
| Games Started | 443 | 436 |
| Complete Games | 22 | 83 |
| Shutouts | 6 | 20 |
| Saves | 0 | 22 |
| Strikeouts | 2,083 | 3,116 |
| Walks | 843 | 711 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,770 | 2,998 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 296 | 347 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,720 | 3,261 |
| ERA | 4.11 | 3.46 |
| WHIP | 1.33 | 1.14 |
| K/9 | 6.89 | 8.60 |
| BB/9 | 2.79 | 1.96 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Curt Schilling outpaces Kevin Millwood 98,246 to 29,107 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,678 vs 1,819 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).
Kevin Millwood — 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 Kevin Millwood 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.