Kevin Millwood vs Ben Sheets: Career Stats Comparison
Kevin Millwood (1997–2012) and Ben Sheets (2001–2012) — breaking in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Kevin Millwood compiled 169 wins and 2,083 strikeouts; Ben Sheets put up 94 wins and 1,325 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Kevin Millwood
Ben Sheets
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 | Ben Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 169 | 94 |
| Losses | 152 | 96 |
| Games | 451 | 250 |
| Games Started | 443 | 250 |
| Complete Games | 22 | 18 |
| Shutouts | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,083 | 1,325 |
| Walks | 843 | 369 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,770 | 1,577 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 296 | 184 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,720 | 1,596 |
| ERA | 4.11 | 3.78 |
| WHIP | 1.33 | 1.22 |
| K/9 | 6.89 | 7.47 |
| BB/9 | 2.79 | 2.08 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Kevin Millwood edges Ben Sheets 29,107 to 28,864 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,819 vs 2,886 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)
Ben Sheets — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Kevin Millwood leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Ben Sheets owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Kevin Millwood. PIV agrees: Kevin Millwood grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.