Robb Nen vs Dan Plesac: Career Stats Comparison
Robb Nen (1993–2002) and Dan Plesac (1986–2003) — breaking in during the 1990s and the 1980s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Robb Nen compiled 45 wins and 793 strikeouts; Dan Plesac put up 65 wins and 1,041 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Dan Plesac
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 | Robb Nen | Dan Plesac |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 45 | 65 |
| Losses | 42 | 71 |
| Games | 643 | 1,064 |
| Games Started | 4 | 14 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 314 | 158 |
| Strikeouts | 793 | 1,041 |
| Walks | 260 | 402 |
| Hits Allowed | 607 | 977 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 51 | 105 |
| Innings Pitched | 715 | 1,072 |
| ERA | 2.98 | 3.64 |
| WHIP | 1.21 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 9.98 | 8.74 |
| BB/9 | 3.27 | 3.38 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robb Nen outpaces Dan Plesac 28,255 to 20,030 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,569 vs 1,002 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).
Robb Nen — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Dan Plesac — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robb Nen leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Dan Plesac owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robb Nen. PIV agrees: Robb Nen grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.