David Robertson vs Francisco Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
David Robertson (2008–present) and Francisco Rodriguez (2002–2017) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. David Robertson compiled 68 wins and 1,176 strikeouts; Francisco Rodriguez put up 52 wins and 1,142 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
David Robertson
Francisco Rodriguez
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 | David Robertson | Francisco Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 68 | 52 |
| Losses | 46 | 53 |
| Games | 881 | 948 |
| Games Started | 1 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 179 | 437 |
| Strikeouts | 1,176 | 1,142 |
| Walks | 365 | 389 |
| Hits Allowed | 674 | 738 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 81 | 98 |
| Innings Pitched | 894 | 976 |
| ERA | 2.93 | 2.86 |
| WHIP | 1.16 | 1.15 |
| K/9 | 11.83 | 10.53 |
| BB/9 | 3.67 | 3.59 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), David Robertson leads Francisco Rodriguez 25,283 to 21,669 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,264 vs 1,204 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).
David Robertson — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Francisco Rodriguez — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, David Robertson leads in wins, strikeouts, and K/9, while Francisco Rodriguez owns ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to David Robertson. PIV agrees: David Robertson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.