Greg Swindell vs Duane Ward: Career Stats Comparison
Greg Swindell (1986–2002) and Duane Ward (1986–1995) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Greg Swindell compiled 123 wins and 1,542 strikeouts; Duane Ward put up 32 wins and 679 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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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 | Greg Swindell | Duane Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 123 | 32 |
| Losses | 122 | 37 |
| Games | 664 | 462 |
| Games Started | 269 | 2 |
| Complete Games | 40 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 12 | 0 |
| Saves | 7 | 121 |
| Strikeouts | 1,542 | 679 |
| Walks | 501 | 286 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,313 | 551 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 262 | 32 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,233 | 666 |
| ERA | 3.86 | 3.28 |
| WHIP | 1.26 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | 6.21 | 9.17 |
| BB/9 | 2.02 | 3.86 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Greg Swindell edges Duane Ward 19,548 to 18,942 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,029 vs 1,894 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).
Greg Swindell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Duane Ward — top 1 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Greg Swindell leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Duane Ward owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Greg Swindell. PIV agrees: Greg Swindell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.