Ewell Blackwell vs Max Lanier: Career Stats Comparison
Ewell Blackwell (1942–1955) and Max Lanier (1938–1953) — breaking in during the 1940s and the 1930s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Ewell Blackwell compiled 82 wins and 839 strikeouts; Max Lanier put up 108 wins and 821 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Ewell Blackwell
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 | Ewell Blackwell | Max Lanier |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 82 | 108 |
| Losses | 78 | 82 |
| Games | 236 | 327 |
| Games Started | 169 | 204 |
| Complete Games | 69 | 91 |
| Shutouts | 15 | 21 |
| Saves | 10 | 17 |
| Strikeouts | 839 | 821 |
| Walks | 562 | 611 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,150 | 1,490 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 67 | 65 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,321 | 1,619 |
| ERA | 3.30 | 3.01 |
| WHIP | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| K/9 | 5.72 | 4.56 |
| BB/9 | 3.83 | 3.40 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ewell Blackwell edges Max Lanier 23,344 to 23,060 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,122 vs 1,537 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).
Ewell Blackwell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Max Lanier — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ewell Blackwell leads in strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Max Lanier owns wins, ERA, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ewell Blackwell. PIV agrees: Ewell Blackwell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.