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Greg Maddux vs Bob Gibson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Famers Greg Maddux and Bob Gibson that includes stats, World Series, and awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
Team, Position and Height
Teams
Greg Maddux – 4 (Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres)
Bob Gibson – 1 (St. Louis Cardinals)
Position
Greg Maddux – Right Handed Pitcher
Bob Gibson – Right Handed Pitcher
Height
Greg Maddux – 6’0″
Bob Gibson – 6’1″
Major League Debut Age
Greg Maddux – 20
Bob Gibson – 23
Seasons Played
Greg Maddux – 23
Bob Gibson – 17
World Series and Playoff Appearances
World Series
Greg Maddux – 1 (1995) 
Bob Gibson – 2 (1964, 1967)
World Series Appearances
Greg Maddux – 3 (1995, 1996, 1999)
Bob Gibson – 3 (1964, 1967, 1968)
Playoff Appearances
Greg Maddux – 11 (1989, 1993, 1995-2003)
Bob Gibson – 3 (1964, 1967, 1968)
World Series MVP
Greg Maddux – 0
Bob Gibson – 2 (1964, 1967)
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Greg Maddux – Yes (2014)
Bob Gibson – Yes (1981)
Cy Young Award
Greg Maddux – 4 (1992-1995)
Bob Gibson – 2 (1968, 1970)
MVP
Greg Maddux – 0
Bob Gibson – 1 (1968)
Gold Gloves
Greg Maddux – 18 (1990-2002, 2004-2008)
Bob Gibson – 9 (1965–1973)
Rookie of the Year
Greg Maddux – 0
Bob Gibson – 0
All-Star Games
Greg Maddux – 8 (1988, 1992, 1994-1998, 2000)
Bob Gibson – 9 (1962, 1962, 1965–1970, 1972)
No Hitters or Perfect Games
Greg Maddux – 0
Bob Gibson – 1 (No Hitter on August 14, 1971)
Wins League Leader
Greg Maddux – 3 (1992, 1994, 1995)
Bob Gibson – 1 (1970)
ERA League Leader
Greg Maddux – 4 (1993-1995, 1998)
Bob Gibson – 1 (1968)
Strikeout League Leader
Greg Maddux – 0
Bob Gibson – 1 (1968)
Complete Game League Leader
Greg Maddux – 3 (1993-1995)
Bob Gibson – 1 (1969)
Shutouts League Leader
Greg Maddux – 5 (1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001)
Bob Gibson – 4 (1962, 1966, 1968, 1971)
WHIP League Leader
Greg Maddux – 4 (1993-1995, 1998)
Bob Gibson – 1 (1968)
Regular Season Pitching Stats
Games
Greg Maddux – 744
Bob Gibson – 528
Games Started
Greg Maddux – 740
Bob Gibson – 482
Wins
Greg Maddux – 355
Bob Gibson – 251
Losses
Greg Maddux – 227
Bob Gibson – 174
Win-Loss Percentage
Greg Maddux – .610
Bob Gibson – .591
ERA (Earned Run Average)
Greg Maddux – 3.16
Bob Gibson – 2.91
Strikeouts
Greg Maddux – 3,371
Bob Gibson – 3,117
Innings Pitched
Greg Maddux – 5,008 1/3
Bob Gibson – 3,884 1/3
Hits Allowed
Greg Maddux – 4,726
Bob Gibson – 3,279
Earned Runs Allowed
Greg Maddux – 1,756
Bob Gibson – 1,258
Runs Allowed
Greg Maddux – 1,981
Bob Gibson – 1,420
Home Runs Allowed
Greg Maddux – 353
Bob Gibson – 257
WHIP (Walks + Hits/Innings Pitched)
Greg Maddux – 1.14
Bob Gibson – 1.19
Complete Games
Greg Maddux – 109
Bob Gibson – 255
Shutouts
Greg Maddux – 35
Bob Gibson – 56
Batters Faced
Greg Maddux – 20,421
Bob Gibson – 16,068
Walks
Greg Maddux – 999
Bob Gibson – 1,336
Intentional Walks
Greg Maddux – 177
Bob Gibson – 118
Hit by Pitch
Greg Maddux – 137
Bob Gibson – 102
Balks
Greg Maddux – 28
Bob Gibson – 13
Hits Per 9 Innings
Greg Maddux – 8.5
Bob Gibson – 7.6
Strikeouts Per 9 Innings
Greg Maddux – 6.1
Bob Gibson – 7.2
Home Runs Per 9 Innings
Greg Maddux – 0.6
Bob Gibson – 0.6
Walks Per 9 Innings
Greg Maddux – 1.8
Bob Gibson – 3.1
Defensive Stats
Fielding Percentage
Greg Maddux – .970
Bob Gibson – .949
Defensive Chances
Greg Maddux – 1,793
Bob Gibson – 817
Putouts
Greg Maddux – 546
Bob Gibson – 291
Assists
Greg Maddux – 1,194
Bob Gibson – 484
Errors
Greg Maddux – 53
Bob Gibson – 42
Double Plays
Greg Maddux – 98
Bob Gibson – 46
Pickoffs
Greg Maddux – 28
Bob Gibson – 0
Stolen Bases
Greg Maddux – 547
Bob Gibson – 196
Caught Stealing
Greg Maddux – 170
Bob Gibson – 88
Regular Season Hitting
At Bats
Greg Maddux – 1,591
Bob Gibson – 1,328
Plate Appearances
Greg Maddux – 1,812
Bob Gibson – 1,489
Hits
Greg Maddux – 272
Bob Gibson – 274
Batting Average
Greg Maddux – .171
Bob Gibson – .206
Home Runs
Greg Maddux – 5
Bob Gibson – 24
RBIs
Greg Maddux – 84
Bob Gibson – 144
Runs
Greg Maddux – 103
Bob Gibson – 132
Doubles
Greg Maddux – 35
Bob Gibson – 44
Sacrifice Bunts
Greg Maddux – 180
Bob Gibson – 72
Postseason Pitching Stats
Games
Greg Maddux – 35
Bob Gibson – 9
Games Started
Greg Maddux – 30
Bob Gibson – 9
Wins
Greg Maddux – 11
Bob Gibson – 7
Losses
Greg Maddux – 14
Bob Gibson – 2
Win-Loss Percentage
Greg Maddux – .440
Bob Gibson – .778
ERA (Earned Run Average)
Greg Maddux – 3.27
Bob Gibson – 1.89
Strikeouts
Greg Maddux – 125
Bob Gibson – 92
Innings Pitched
Greg Maddux – 198
Bob Gibson – 81
Hits Allowed
Greg Maddux – 195
Bob Gibson – 55
Earned Runs Allowed
Greg Maddux – 72
Bob Gibson – 17
Runs Allowed
Greg Maddux – 97
Bob Gibson – 19
Home Runs Allowed
Greg Maddux – 14
Bob Gibson – 6
WHIP (Walks + Hits/Innings Pitched)
Greg Maddux – 1.24
Bob Gibson – 0.89
Batters Faced
Greg Maddux – 836
Bob Gibson – 312
Walks
Greg Maddux – 51
Bob Gibson – 17
Intentional Walks
Greg Maddux – 16
Bob Gibson – 3
Hit by Pitch
Greg Maddux – 9
Bob Gibson – 2
Balks
Greg Maddux – 0
Bob Gibson – 0
Hits Per 9 Innings
Greg Maddux – 8.9
Bob Gibson – 6.1
Strikeouts Per 9 Innings
Greg Maddux – 5.7
Bob Gibson – 10.2
Home Runs Per 9 Innings
Greg Maddux – 0.6
Bob Gibson – 0.7
Walks Per 9 Innings
Greg Maddux – 2.3
Bob Gibson – 1.9
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