Stephen Strasburg vs Zack Wheeler: Career Stats Comparison
Stephen Strasburg (2010–2022) and Zack Wheeler (2013–present) — both came up during the 2010s, so the matchup is a direct one. Stephen Strasburg compiled 113 wins and 1,723 strikeouts; Zack Wheeler put up 113 wins and 1,820 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Stephen Strasburg
Zack Wheeler
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 | Stephen Strasburg | Zack Wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 113 | 113 |
| Losses | 62 | 75 |
| Games | 247 | 283 |
| Games Started | 247 | 283 |
| Complete Games | 2 | 5 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,723 | 1,820 |
| Walks | 394 | 490 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,217 | 1,475 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 149 | 166 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,470 | 1,728 |
| ERA | 3.24 | 3.28 |
| WHIP | 1.10 | 1.14 |
| K/9 | 10.55 | 9.48 |
| BB/9 | 2.41 | 2.55 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Stephen Strasburg edges Zack Wheeler 41,364 to 39,270 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,182 vs 3,570 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).
Stephen Strasburg — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Zack Wheeler — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Stephen Strasburg leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Zack Wheeler owns strikeouts and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Stephen Strasburg. PIV agrees: Stephen Strasburg grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.