Adam Wainwright vs Brandon Webb: Career Stats Comparison
Adam Wainwright (2005–present) and Brandon Webb (2003–2009) — both came up during the 2000s, so the matchup is a direct one. Adam Wainwright compiled 200 wins and 2,202 strikeouts; Brandon Webb put up 87 wins and 1,065 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Adam Wainwright
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 | Adam Wainwright | Brandon Webb |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 200 | 87 |
| Losses | 128 | 62 |
| Games | 478 | 199 |
| Games Started | 411 | 198 |
| Complete Games | 28 | 15 |
| Shutouts | 11 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 2,202 | 1,065 |
| Walks | 736 | 435 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,577 | 1,200 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 233 | 92 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,668 | 1,319 |
| ERA | 3.53 | 3.27 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 7.43 | 7.26 |
| BB/9 | 2.48 | 2.97 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adam Wainwright outpaces Brandon Webb 44,617 to 32,131 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,479 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).
Adam Wainwright — 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, Adam Wainwright leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Brandon Webb owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Adam Wainwright. PIV agrees: Adam Wainwright grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.