Pete Alexander vs Willie Foster: Career Stats Comparison
Pete Alexander (1911–1930) and Willie Foster (?–1938) — they pitched in different contexts, so adjusted stats matter. Pete Alexander compiled 373 wins and 2,198 strikeouts; Willie Foster put up 125 wins and 1,062 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Pete Alexander
Willie Foster
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 | Pete Alexander | Willie Foster |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 373 | 125 |
| Losses | 208 | 60 |
| Games | 696 | 262 |
| Games Started | 599 | 185 |
| Complete Games | 437 | 142 |
| Shutouts | 90 | 34 |
| Saves | 32 | 14 |
| Strikeouts | 2,198 | 1,062 |
| Walks | 951 | 522 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,868 | 1,397 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 164 | 41 |
| Innings Pitched | 5,190 | 1,665 |
| ERA | 2.56 | 2.66 |
| WHIP | 1.12 | 1.15 |
| K/9 | 3.81 | 5.74 |
| BB/9 | 1.65 | 2.82 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Alexander outpaces Willie Foster 75,743 to 41,672 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,607 vs 2,193 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).
Pete Alexander — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Willie Foster — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Pete Alexander leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Willie Foster owns K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Pete Alexander. PIV agrees: Pete Alexander grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.