Max Scherzer vs Blake Snell: Career Stats Comparison
Max Scherzer (2008–present) and Blake Snell (2016–present) — breaking in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Max Scherzer compiled 221 wins and 3,489 strikeouts; Blake Snell put up 81 wins and 1,440 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Max Scherzer
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 | Max Scherzer | Blake Snell |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 221 | 81 |
| Losses | 117 | 62 |
| Games | 483 | 222 |
| Games Started | 474 | 222 |
| Complete Games | 12 | 1 |
| Shutouts | 5 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 3,489 | 1,440 |
| Walks | 779 | 521 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,433 | 891 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 354 | 111 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,963 | 1,158 |
| ERA | 3.22 | 3.15 |
| WHIP | 1.08 | 1.22 |
| K/9 | 10.60 | 11.19 |
| BB/9 | 2.37 | 4.05 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Max Scherzer outpaces Blake Snell 68,491 to 27,494 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,425 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).
Max Scherzer — 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, Max Scherzer 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 Max Scherzer. PIV agrees: Max Scherzer grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.