Mike Mussina vs Jason Schmidt: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Mussina (1991–2008) and Jason Schmidt (1995–2009) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Mike Mussina compiled 270 wins and 2,813 strikeouts; Jason Schmidt put up 130 wins and 1,758 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Mike Mussina
Jason Schmidt
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 | Mike Mussina | Jason Schmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 270 | 130 |
| Losses | 153 | 96 |
| Games | 537 | 323 |
| Games Started | 536 | 314 |
| Complete Games | 57 | 20 |
| Shutouts | 23 | 9 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,813 | 1,758 |
| Walks | 785 | 792 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,460 | 1,846 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 376 | 184 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,562 | 1,996 |
| ERA | 3.68 | 3.96 |
| WHIP | 1.19 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 7.11 | 7.93 |
| BB/9 | 1.98 | 3.57 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Mussina outpaces Jason Schmidt 76,572 to 34,873 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,254 vs 2,180 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)
Jason Schmidt — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Mussina leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Jason Schmidt owns K/9. 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.