Shane Reynolds vs Jason Schmidt: Career Stats Comparison
Shane Reynolds (1992–2004) and Jason Schmidt (1995–2009) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Shane Reynolds compiled 114 wins and 1,403 strikeouts; Jason Schmidt put up 130 wins and 1,758 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Shane Reynolds
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 | Shane Reynolds | Jason Schmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 114 | 130 |
| Losses | 96 | 96 |
| Games | 305 | 323 |
| Games Started | 278 | 314 |
| Complete Games | 20 | 20 |
| Shutouts | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,403 | 1,758 |
| Walks | 419 | 792 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,935 | 1,846 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 191 | 184 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,791 | 1,996 |
| ERA | 4.09 | 3.96 |
| WHIP | 1.31 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 7.05 | 7.93 |
| BB/9 | 2.10 | 3.57 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shane Reynolds edges Jason Schmidt 37,791 to 34,873 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,907 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).
Shane Reynolds — 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, Jason Schmidt leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Shane Reynolds owns WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jason Schmidt. Note that PIV actually grades Shane Reynolds ahead, which means Jason Schmidt's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.