Dizzy Dean vs Bob Feller: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Feller has the better career line of the two, leading 5 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dizzy Dean played 1930–1947 as a pitcher; Bob Feller played 1936–1956 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
Dizzy Dean (1930–1947) and Bob Feller (1936–1956) — both debuted in the 1930s. Dizzy Dean finished with 150 wins and 1,163 strikeouts; Bob Feller finished with 266 wins and 2,581 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Bob Feller, in 5 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Dizzy Dean, with 3.02 to Bob Feller's 3.25.
- Who won more games? Bob Feller, with 266 to Dizzy Dean's 150.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Bob Feller, with 2,581 to Dizzy Dean's 1,163.
- Who had the better WHIP? Dizzy Dean, with 1.21 to Bob Feller's 1.32.
- How many innings did each pitch? Dizzy Dean 1,967.1, Bob Feller 3,827.0.
- Who threw more shutouts? Bob Feller, with 44 to Dizzy Dean's 26.
Dizzy Dean
Bob Feller
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. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Dizzy Dean | Bob Feller |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 150 | Leads: 266 |
| Losses not scored | 83 | 162 |
| Games not scored | 317 | 570 |
| Games Started not scored | 230 | 484 |
| Complete Games | 154 | Leads: 279 |
| Shutouts | 26 | Leads: 44 |
| Saves not scored | 30 | 21 |
| Strikeouts | 1,163 | Leads: 2,581 |
| Walks not scored | 453 | 1,764 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 1,919 | 3,271 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 95 | 224 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 1,967.1 | 3,827.0 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.02 | 3.25 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.21 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 5.32 | Leads: 6.07 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.07 | 4.15 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Feller edges Dizzy Dean 48,739 to 47,994 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Bob Feller played 18 seasons to Dizzy Dean's 12, while Dizzy Dean carries the higher per-season figure (4,000 to 2,708). 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).
Dizzy Dean — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Bob Feller — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Bob Feller leads 5 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Dizzy Dean leads 3: ERA, WHIP, and walks per nine. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bob Feller. PIV agrees: Bob Feller grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Dizzy Dean and Bob Feller careers compare
From 1936 through 1947, Dizzy Dean and Bob Feller were in the majors together. The table compares 317 games of Dizzy Dean with 570 of Bob Feller across 12 and 18 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Dizzy Dean's edges on the table are ERA (3.02 to 3.25), WHIP (1.21 to 1.32), and walks per nine (2.07 to 4.15). By rate, Dizzy Dean struck out 5.32 and walked 2.07 per nine innings; Bob Feller struck out 6.07 and walked 4.15. Dizzy Dean was mainly a starter (230 starts in 317 games), and Bob Feller was mainly a starter (484 starts in 570 games).
Dizzy Dean vs Bob Feller: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dizzy Dean or Bob Feller?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Bob Feller leads Dizzy Dean in 5 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Dizzy Dean, with 3.02 to Bob Feller's 3.25.
- Who won more games?
- Bob Feller, with 266 to Dizzy Dean's 150.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Bob Feller, with 2,581 to Dizzy Dean's 1,163.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Dizzy Dean, with 1.21 to Bob Feller's 1.32.