Curt Schilling vs Javier Vazquez: Career Stats Comparison
Curt Schilling (1988–2007) and Javier Vazquez (1998–2011) — breaking in during the 1980s and the 1990s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Curt Schilling compiled 216 wins and 3,116 strikeouts; Javier Vazquez put up 165 wins and 2,536 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Curt Schilling
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 | Curt Schilling | Javier Vazquez |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 216 | 165 |
| Losses | 146 | 160 |
| Games | 569 | 450 |
| Games Started | 436 | 443 |
| Complete Games | 83 | 28 |
| Shutouts | 20 | 8 |
| Saves | 22 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 3,116 | 2,536 |
| Walks | 711 | 763 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,998 | 2,784 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 347 | 373 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,261 | 2,840 |
| ERA | 3.46 | 4.22 |
| WHIP | 1.14 | 1.25 |
| K/9 | 8.60 | 8.04 |
| BB/9 | 1.96 | 2.42 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Curt Schilling outpaces Javier Vazquez 98,246 to 36,249 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,678 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).
Curt Schilling — 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, Curt Schilling 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 Curt Schilling. PIV agrees: Curt Schilling grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.