Mike Mussina vs CC Sabathia: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Mussina has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 11 statistical categories compared on this page. Mike Mussina played 1991–2008 as a pitcher; CC Sabathia played 2001–2019 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 CC Sabathia (2001–2019) — breaking in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Mike Mussina compiled 270 wins and 2,813 strikeouts; CC Sabathia put up 251 wins and 3,093 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Mike Mussina, with 3.68 to CC Sabathia's 3.74.
- Who won more games? Mike Mussina, with 270 to CC Sabathia's 251.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? CC Sabathia, with 3,093 to Mike Mussina's 2,813.
- Who had the better WHIP? Mike Mussina, with 1.19 to CC Sabathia's 1.26.
- Who pitched more innings? CC Sabathia, with 3,577 to Mike Mussina's 3,562.
- Who threw more shutouts? Mike Mussina, with 23 to CC Sabathia's 12.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Mike Mussina, with 76,572 career Pitcher PIV to CC Sabathia's 43,212.
Mike Mussina
CC Sabathia
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. 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: compare them with the era in mind, or use the PIV card below, which is.
| Statistic | Mike Mussina | CC Sabathia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 270 | 251 |
| Losses | 153 | 161 |
| Games | 537 | Leads: 561 |
| Games Started | 536 | Leads: 560 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 57 | 38 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 23 | 12 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,813 | Leads: 3,093 |
| Walks | 785 | 1,099 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,460 | 3,404 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 376 | 382 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,562 | Leads: 3,577 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.68 | 3.74 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.19 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | 7.11 | Leads: 7.78 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.98 | 2.76 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Mussina outpaces CC Sabathia 76,572 to 43,212 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,254 vs 2,161 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).
Mike Mussina — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
CC Sabathia — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Mussina leads in wins, ERA, and WHIP, while CC Sabathia owns strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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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Mike Mussina vs CC Sabathia: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Mike Mussina or CC Sabathia?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mike Mussina leads CC Sabathia in 6 of 11 categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Mike Mussina, with 3.68 to CC Sabathia's 3.74.
- Who won more games?
- Mike Mussina, with 270 to CC Sabathia's 251.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- CC Sabathia, with 3,093 to Mike Mussina's 2,813.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Mike Mussina, with 1.19 to CC Sabathia's 1.26.