Max Scherzer vs Javier Vazquez: Career Stats Comparison
Max Scherzer (2008–present) and Javier Vazquez (1998–2011) — breaking in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Max Scherzer compiled 221 wins and 3,489 strikeouts; Javier Vazquez put up 165 wins and 2,536 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Max Scherzer
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 | Max Scherzer | Javier Vazquez |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 221 | 165 |
| Losses | 117 | 160 |
| Games | 483 | 450 |
| Games Started | 474 | 443 |
| Complete Games | 12 | 28 |
| Shutouts | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 3,489 | 2,536 |
| Walks | 779 | 763 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,433 | 2,784 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 354 | 373 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,963 | 2,840 |
| ERA | 3.22 | 4.22 |
| WHIP | 1.08 | 1.25 |
| K/9 | 10.60 | 8.04 |
| BB/9 | 2.37 | 2.42 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Max Scherzer outpaces Javier Vazquez 68,491 to 36,249 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,425 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).
Max Scherzer — 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, Max Scherzer leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Javier Vazquez owns no headline categories. 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.