Eddie Cicotte vs Doc White: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Cicotte (1905–1920) and Doc White (1901–1913) — both came up during the 1900s, so the matchup is a direct one. Eddie Cicotte compiled 209 wins and 1,374 strikeouts; Doc White put up 189 wins and 1,384 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Eddie Cicotte
Doc White
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 | Doc White |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 209 | 189 |
| Losses | 149 | 156 |
| Games | 502 | 427 |
| Games Started | 361 | 363 |
| Complete Games | 249 | 262 |
| Shutouts | 35 | 45 |
| Saves | 24 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | 1,374 | 1,384 |
| Walks | 827 | 670 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,897 | 2,738 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 32 | 33 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,226 | 3,041 |
| ERA | 2.38 | 2.39 |
| WHIP | 1.15 | 1.12 |
| K/9 | 3.83 | 4.10 |
| BB/9 | 2.31 | 1.98 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Cicotte edges Doc White 32,933 to 30,571 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,196 vs 2,352 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)
Doc White — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eddie Cicotte leads in wins, ERA, and innings pitched, while Doc White owns strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9. 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.