Babe Adams vs Addie Joss: Career Stats Comparison
Babe Adams (1906–1926) and Addie Joss (1902–1910) — both came up during the 1900s, so the matchup is a direct one. Babe Adams compiled 194 wins and 1,036 strikeouts; Addie Joss put up 160 wins and 920 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Babe Adams
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 | Babe Adams | Addie Joss |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 194 | 160 |
| Losses | 140 | 97 |
| Games | 482 | 286 |
| Games Started | 355 | 260 |
| Complete Games | 206 | 234 |
| Shutouts | 44 | 45 |
| Saves | 15 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | 1,036 | 920 |
| Walks | 430 | 364 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,841 | 1,888 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 68 | 19 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,995 | 2,327 |
| ERA | 2.76 | 1.89 |
| WHIP | 1.09 | 0.97 |
| K/9 | 3.11 | 3.56 |
| BB/9 | 1.29 | 1.41 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Babe Adams outpaces Addie Joss 41,399 to 29,177 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,179 vs 3,242 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).
Babe Adams — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Addie Joss — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Babe Adams leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Addie Joss owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Babe Adams. PIV agrees: Babe Adams grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.