Shane Reynolds vs Javier Vazquez: Career Stats Comparison
Shane Reynolds (1992–2004) and Javier Vazquez (1998–2011) — both came up during the 1990s, so the matchup is a direct one. Shane Reynolds compiled 114 wins and 1,403 strikeouts; Javier Vazquez put up 165 wins and 2,536 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Shane Reynolds
Javier Vazquez
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 | Javier Vazquez |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 114 | 165 |
| Losses | 96 | 160 |
| Games | 305 | 450 |
| Games Started | 278 | 443 |
| Complete Games | 20 | 28 |
| Shutouts | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,403 | 2,536 |
| Walks | 419 | 763 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,935 | 2,784 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 191 | 373 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,791 | 2,840 |
| ERA | 4.09 | 4.22 |
| WHIP | 1.31 | 1.25 |
| K/9 | 7.05 | 8.04 |
| BB/9 | 2.10 | 2.42 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shane Reynolds edges Javier Vazquez 37,791 to 36,249 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,907 vs 2,589 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)
Javier Vazquez — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Javier Vazquez leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Shane Reynolds owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Javier Vazquez. Note that PIV actually grades Shane Reynolds ahead, which means Javier Vazquez's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.