Eddie Cicotte vs Rube Marquard: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Cicotte (1905–1920) and Rube Marquard (1908–1925) — both came up during the 1900s, so the matchup is a direct one. Eddie Cicotte compiled 209 wins and 1,374 strikeouts; Rube Marquard put up 201 wins and 1,593 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Eddie Cicotte
Rube Marquard
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 | Eddie Cicotte | Rube Marquard |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 209 | 201 |
| Losses | 149 | 177 |
| Games | 502 | 536 |
| Games Started | 361 | 404 |
| Complete Games | 249 | 197 |
| Shutouts | 35 | 30 |
| Saves | 24 | 19 |
| Strikeouts | 1,374 | 1,593 |
| Walks | 827 | 858 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,897 | 3,233 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 32 | 107 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,226 | 3,306 |
| ERA | 2.38 | 3.08 |
| WHIP | 1.15 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 3.83 | 4.34 |
| BB/9 | 2.31 | 2.34 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Cicotte leads Rube Marquard 32,933 to 28,636 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,196 vs 1,507 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).
Eddie Cicotte — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Rube Marquard — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eddie Cicotte leads in wins, ERA, and WHIP, while Rube Marquard owns strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Eddie Cicotte. PIV agrees: Eddie Cicotte grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.