Mike Scott vs Fernando Valenzuela: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Scott (1979–1991) and Fernando Valenzuela (1980–1997) — breaking in during the 1970s and the 1980s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Mike Scott compiled 124 wins and 1,469 strikeouts; Fernando Valenzuela put up 173 wins and 2,074 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Mike Scott
Fernando Valenzuela
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 | Mike Scott | Fernando Valenzuela |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 124 | 173 |
| Losses | 108 | 153 |
| Games | 347 | 453 |
| Games Started | 319 | 424 |
| Complete Games | 45 | 113 |
| Shutouts | 22 | 31 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Strikeouts | 1,469 | 2,074 |
| Walks | 627 | 1,151 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,858 | 2,718 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 173 | 226 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,068 | 2,930 |
| ERA | 3.54 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.20 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 6.39 | 6.37 |
| BB/9 | 2.73 | 3.54 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fernando Valenzuela edges Mike Scott 30,102 to 28,073 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,672 vs 2,159 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).
Mike Scott — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Fernando Valenzuela — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fernando Valenzuela leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Mike Scott owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fernando Valenzuela. PIV agrees: Fernando Valenzuela grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.