Stan Coveleski vs Dazzy Vance: Career Stats Comparison
Stan Coveleski has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 12 statistical categories compared on this page. Stan Coveleski played 1912–1928 as a pitcher; Dazzy Vance played 1915–1935 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Stan Coveleski (1912–1928) and Dazzy Vance (1915–1935) — both came up during the 1910s, so the matchup is a direct one. Stan Coveleski compiled 215 wins and 981 strikeouts; Dazzy Vance put up 197 wins and 2,045 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Stan Coveleski, with 2.89 to Dazzy Vance's 3.24.
- Who won more games? Stan Coveleski, with 215 to Dazzy Vance's 197.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Dazzy Vance, with 2,045 to Stan Coveleski's 981.
- Who had the better WHIP? Dazzy Vance, with 1.23 to Stan Coveleski's 1.25.
- Who pitched more innings? Stan Coveleski, with 3,082 to Dazzy Vance's 2,966.
- Who threw more shutouts? Stan Coveleski, with 38 to Dazzy Vance's 29.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Dazzy Vance, with 70,553 career Pitcher PIV to Stan Coveleski's 24,570.
Stan Coveleski
Dazzy Vance
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted: compare them with the era in mind, or use the PIV card below, which is.
| Statistic | Stan Coveleski | Dazzy Vance |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 215 | 197 |
| Losses | 142 | 140 |
| Games | Leads: 450 | 442 |
| Games Started | Leads: 385 | 347 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 224 | 216 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 38 | 29 |
| Saves | Leads: 21 | 11 |
| Strikeouts | 981 | Leads: 2,045 |
| Walks | 802 | 840 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,055 | 2,809 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 66 | 132 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 3,082 | 2,966 |
| ERA | Leads: 2.89 | 3.24 |
| WHIP | 1.25 | Leads: 1.23 |
| K/9 | 2.86 | Leads: 6.20 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.34 | 2.55 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dazzy Vance outpaces Stan Coveleski 70,553 to 24,570 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,920 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)
Dazzy Vance — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dazzy Vance leads in strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Stan Coveleski owns wins, ERA, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dazzy Vance. PIV agrees: Dazzy Vance grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Stan Coveleski vs Dazzy Vance: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Stan Coveleski or Dazzy Vance?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Stan Coveleski leads Dazzy Vance in 9 of 12 categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Stan Coveleski, with 2.89 to Dazzy Vance's 3.24.
- Who won more games?
- Stan Coveleski, with 215 to Dazzy Vance's 197.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Dazzy Vance, with 2,045 to Stan Coveleski's 981.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Dazzy Vance, with 1.23 to Stan Coveleski's 1.25.