Ewell Blackwell vs Satchel Paige: Career Stats Comparison
Ewell Blackwell (1942–1955) and Satchel Paige (1948–1965) — both came up during the 1940s, so the matchup is a direct one. Ewell Blackwell compiled 82 wins and 839 strikeouts; Satchel Paige put up 143 wins and 1,695 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Ewell Blackwell
Satchel Paige
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 | Satchel Paige |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 82 | 143 |
| Losses | 78 | 89 |
| Games | 236 | 438 |
| Games Started | 169 | 226 |
| Complete Games | 69 | 116 |
| Shutouts | 15 | 28 |
| Saves | 10 | 47 |
| Strikeouts | 839 | 1,695 |
| Walks | 562 | 533 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,150 | 1,647 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 67 | 66 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,321 | 1,962 |
| ERA | 3.30 | 2.77 |
| WHIP | 1.30 | 1.11 |
| K/9 | 5.72 | 7.77 |
| BB/9 | 3.83 | 2.44 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Satchel Paige outpaces Ewell Blackwell 77,694 to 23,344 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,775 vs 2,122 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)
Satchel Paige — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Satchel Paige leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Ewell Blackwell owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Satchel Paige. PIV agrees: Satchel Paige grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.