Stan Coveleski vs Herb Pennock: Career Stats Comparison
Stan Coveleski (1912–1928) and Herb Pennock (1912–1934) — both came up during the 1910s, so the matchup is a direct one. Stan Coveleski compiled 215 wins and 981 strikeouts; Herb Pennock put up 240 wins and 1,227 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Stan Coveleski
Herb Pennock
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 | Stan Coveleski | Herb Pennock |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 215 | 240 |
| Losses | 142 | 162 |
| Games | 450 | 617 |
| Games Started | 385 | 420 |
| Complete Games | 224 | 247 |
| Shutouts | 38 | 35 |
| Saves | 21 | 32 |
| Strikeouts | 981 | 1,227 |
| Walks | 802 | 916 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,055 | 3,900 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 66 | 128 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,082 | 3,571 |
| ERA | 2.89 | 3.60 |
| WHIP | 1.25 | 1.35 |
| K/9 | 2.86 | 3.09 |
| BB/9 | 2.34 | 2.31 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Herb Pennock leads Stan Coveleski 29,181 to 24,570 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,269 vs 1,755 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).
Stan Coveleski — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Herb Pennock — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Herb Pennock leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Stan Coveleski owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Herb Pennock. PIV agrees: Herb Pennock grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.