Pete Alexander vs Dazzy Vance: Career Stats Comparison
Pete Alexander has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Pete Alexander played 1911–1930 as a pitcher; Dazzy Vance played 1915–1935 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 Dazzy Vance (1915–1935) — both debuted in the 1910s. Pete Alexander finished with 373 wins and 2,198 strikeouts; Dazzy Vance finished with 197 wins and 2,045 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Pete Alexander, in 7 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Pete Alexander, with 2.56 to Dazzy Vance's 3.24.
- Who won more games? Pete Alexander, with 373 to Dazzy Vance's 197.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Pete Alexander, with 2,198 to Dazzy Vance's 2,045.
- Who had the better WHIP? Pete Alexander, with 1.12 to Dazzy Vance's 1.23.
- How many innings did each pitch? Pete Alexander 5,190.0, Dazzy Vance 2,966.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Pete Alexander, with 90 to Dazzy Vance's 29.
Pete Alexander
Dazzy Vance
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. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Pete Alexander | Dazzy Vance |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 373 | 197 |
| Losses not scored | 208 | 140 |
| Games not scored | 696 | 442 |
| Games Started not scored | 599 | 347 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 437 | 216 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 90 | 29 |
| Saves not scored | 32 | 11 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,198 | 2,045 |
| Walks not scored | 951 | 840 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 4,868 | 2,809 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 164 | 132 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 5,190.0 | 2,966.2 |
| ERA | Leads: 2.56 | 3.24 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.12 | 1.23 |
| K/9 | 3.81 | Leads: 6.20 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.65 | 2.55 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Alexander edges Dazzy Vance 75,743 to 70,553 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Pete Alexander played 20 seasons to Dazzy Vance's 16, while Dazzy Vance carries the higher per-season figure (4,410 to 3,787). 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)
Dazzy Vance — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Pete Alexander leads 7 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Dazzy Vance leads 1: strikeouts per nine. 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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How the Pete Alexander and Dazzy Vance careers compare
From 1915 through 1930, Pete Alexander and Dazzy Vance were in the majors together. Pete Alexander has the far longer record, 696 games against 442 across 20 and 16 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Dazzy Vance are strikeouts per nine (6.20 to 3.81). By rate, Pete Alexander struck out 3.81 and walked 1.65 per nine innings; Dazzy Vance struck out 6.20 and walked 2.55. Pete Alexander was mainly a starter (599 starts in 696 games), and Dazzy Vance was mainly a starter (347 starts in 442 games). Pete Alexander allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.12 WHIP to Dazzy Vance's 1.23.
Pete Alexander vs Dazzy Vance: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alexander or Dazzy Vance?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Pete Alexander leads Dazzy Vance in 7 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Pete Alexander, with 2.56 to Dazzy Vance's 3.24.
- Who won more games?
- Pete Alexander, with 373 to Dazzy Vance's 197.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Pete Alexander, with 2,198 to Dazzy Vance's 2,045.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Pete Alexander, with 1.12 to Dazzy Vance's 1.23.