Mike Mussina vs Andy Pettitte: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Mussina has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Mike Mussina played 1991–2008 as a pitcher; Andy Pettitte played 1995–2013 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
Mike Mussina (1991–2008) and Andy Pettitte (1995–2013) — both debuted in the 1990s. Mike Mussina finished with 270 wins and 2,813 strikeouts; Andy Pettitte finished with 256 wins and 2,448 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Mike Mussina, in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Mike Mussina, with 3.68 to Andy Pettitte's 3.85.
- Who won more games? Mike Mussina, with 270 to Andy Pettitte's 256.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Mike Mussina, with 2,813 to Andy Pettitte's 2,448.
- Who had the better WHIP? Mike Mussina, with 1.19 to Andy Pettitte's 1.35.
- How many innings did each pitch? Mike Mussina 3,562.2, Andy Pettitte 3,316.0.
- Who threw more shutouts? Mike Mussina, with 23 to Andy Pettitte's 4.
Mike Mussina
Andy Pettitte
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. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Mike Mussina | Andy Pettitte |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 270 | 256 |
| Losses not scored | 153 | 153 |
| Games not scored | 537 | 531 |
| Games Started not scored | 536 | 521 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 57 | 26 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 23 | 4 |
| Saves not scored | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,813 | 2,448 |
| Walks not scored | 785 | 1,031 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 3,460 | 3,448 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 376 | 288 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 3,562.2 | 3,316.0 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.68 | 3.85 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.19 | 1.35 |
| K/9 | Leads: 7.11 | 6.64 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.98 | 2.80 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Mussina outpaces Andy Pettitte 76,572 to 57,293 — driven by per-season impact — 4,254 PIV per season to 3,183 — rather than by longevity, since Mike Mussina played 18 seasons to Andy Pettitte's 18. 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).
Mike Mussina — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Andy Pettitte — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Mike Mussina leads 8 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Andy Pettitte leads 0: no scored category. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mike Mussina. PIV agrees: Mike Mussina grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte careers compare
From 1995 through 2008, Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte were in the majors together. With 537 games against 531 across 18 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Mike Mussina leads every scored row of the table. By rate, Mike Mussina struck out 7.11 and walked 1.98 per nine innings; Andy Pettitte struck out 6.64 and walked 2.80. Mike Mussina was mainly a starter (536 starts in 537 games), and Andy Pettitte was mainly a starter (521 starts in 531 games). Mike Mussina allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.19 WHIP to Andy Pettitte's 1.35.
Mike Mussina vs Andy Pettitte: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Mike Mussina or Andy Pettitte?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mike Mussina leads Andy Pettitte in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Mike Mussina, with 3.68 to Andy Pettitte's 3.85.
- Who won more games?
- Mike Mussina, with 270 to Andy Pettitte's 256.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Mike Mussina, with 2,813 to Andy Pettitte's 2,448.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Mike Mussina, with 1.19 to Andy Pettitte's 1.35.