Pete Alexander vs Eppa Rixey: Career Stats Comparison
Pete Alexander has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 12 statistical categories compared on this page. Pete Alexander played 1911–1930 as a pitcher; Eppa Rixey played 1912–1933 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Pete Alexander (1911–1930) and Eppa Rixey (1912–1933) — both came up during the 1910s, so the matchup is a direct one. Pete Alexander compiled 373 wins and 2,198 strikeouts; Eppa Rixey put up 266 wins and 1,350 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Pete Alexander, with 2.56 to Eppa Rixey's 3.15.
- Who won more games? Pete Alexander, with 373 to Eppa Rixey's 266.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Pete Alexander, with 2,198 to Eppa Rixey's 1,350.
- Who had the better WHIP? Pete Alexander, with 1.12 to Eppa Rixey's 1.27.
- Who pitched more innings? Pete Alexander, with 5,190 to Eppa Rixey's 4,494.
- Who threw more shutouts? Pete Alexander, with 90 to Eppa Rixey's 37.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Pete Alexander, with 75,743 career Pitcher PIV to Eppa Rixey's 45,675.
Pete Alexander
Eppa Rixey
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted: compare them with the era in mind, or use the PIV card below, which is.
| Statistic | Pete Alexander | Eppa Rixey |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 373 | 266 |
| Losses | 208 | 251 |
| Games | Leads: 696 | 692 |
| Games Started | Leads: 599 | 552 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 437 | 290 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 90 | 37 |
| Saves | Leads: 32 | 14 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,198 | 1,350 |
| Walks | 951 | 1,082 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,868 | 4,633 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 164 | 92 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 5,190 | 4,494 |
| ERA | Leads: 2.56 | 3.15 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.12 | 1.27 |
| K/9 | Leads: 3.81 | 2.70 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.65 | 2.17 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Alexander outpaces Eppa Rixey 75,743 to 45,675 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,607 vs 2,175 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)
Eppa Rixey — 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 Eppa Rixey owns no headline categories. 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.
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Pete Alexander vs Eppa Rixey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alexander or Eppa Rixey?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Pete Alexander leads Eppa Rixey in 12 of 12 categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Pete Alexander, with 2.56 to Eppa Rixey's 3.15.
- Who won more games?
- Pete Alexander, with 373 to Eppa Rixey's 266.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Pete Alexander, with 2,198 to Eppa Rixey's 1,350.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Pete Alexander, with 1.12 to Eppa Rixey's 1.27.