Roy Oswalt vs Brandon Webb: Career Stats Comparison
Roy Oswalt (2001–2013) and Brandon Webb (2003–2009) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Roy Oswalt compiled 163 wins and 1,852 strikeouts; Brandon Webb put up 87 wins and 1,065 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Roy Oswalt
Brandon Webb
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 | Roy Oswalt | Brandon Webb |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 163 | 87 |
| Losses | 102 | 62 |
| Games | 365 | 199 |
| Games Started | 341 | 198 |
| Complete Games | 20 | 15 |
| Shutouts | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,852 | 1,065 |
| Walks | 520 | 435 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,199 | 1,200 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 197 | 92 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,245 | 1,319 |
| ERA | 3.36 | 3.27 |
| WHIP | 1.21 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 7.42 | 7.26 |
| BB/9 | 2.08 | 2.97 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roy Oswalt outpaces Brandon Webb 55,095 to 32,131 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,935 vs 4,590 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).
Roy Oswalt — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Brandon Webb — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roy Oswalt leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Brandon Webb owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roy Oswalt. PIV agrees: Roy Oswalt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.