Justin Verlander vs Brandon Webb: Career Stats Comparison
Justin Verlander (2005–present) and Brandon Webb (2003–2009) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Justin Verlander compiled 266 wins and 3,553 strikeouts; Brandon Webb put up 87 wins and 1,065 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Justin Verlander
Brandon Webb
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 | Justin Verlander | Brandon Webb |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 266 | 87 |
| Losses | 158 | 62 |
| Games | 555 | 199 |
| Games Started | 555 | 198 |
| Complete Games | 26 | 15 |
| Shutouts | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 3,553 | 1,065 |
| Walks | 1,004 | 435 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,046 | 1,200 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 371 | 92 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,567 | 1,319 |
| ERA | 3.32 | 3.27 |
| WHIP | 1.14 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 8.96 | 7.26 |
| BB/9 | 2.53 | 2.97 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Justin Verlander outpaces Brandon Webb 68,171 to 32,131 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,099 vs 4,590 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).
Justin Verlander — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Brandon Webb — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Justin Verlander leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Brandon Webb owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Justin Verlander. PIV agrees: Justin Verlander grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.