Aaron Nola vs Blake Snell: Career Stats Comparison
Aaron Nola (2015–present) and Blake Snell (2016–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Aaron Nola compiled 109 wins and 1,876 strikeouts; Blake Snell put up 81 wins and 1,440 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Aaron Nola
Blake Snell
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 | Aaron Nola | Blake Snell |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 109 | 81 |
| Losses | 89 | 62 |
| Games | 285 | 222 |
| Games Started | 285 | 222 |
| Complete Games | 6 | 1 |
| Shutouts | 4 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,876 | 1,440 |
| Walks | 449 | 521 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,522 | 891 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 217 | 111 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,715 | 1,158 |
| ERA | 3.83 | 3.15 |
| WHIP | 1.15 | 1.22 |
| K/9 | 9.84 | 11.19 |
| BB/9 | 2.36 | 4.05 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Nola leads Blake Snell 31,635 to 27,494 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,876 vs 2,749 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).
Aaron Nola — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Blake Snell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Nola leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Blake Snell owns ERA and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aaron Nola. PIV agrees: Aaron Nola grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.