Dizzy Dean vs Bob Feller: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Feller has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 statistical categories compared on this page. 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 came up during the 1930s, so the matchup is a direct one. Dizzy Dean compiled 150 wins and 1,163 strikeouts; Bob Feller put up 266 wins and 2,581 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- 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.
- Who pitched more innings? Bob Feller, with 3,827 to Dizzy Dean's 1,967.
- Who threw more shutouts? Bob Feller, with 44 to Dizzy Dean's 26.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Bob Feller, with 48,739 career Pitcher PIV to Dizzy Dean's 47,994.
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. 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 | Dizzy Dean | Bob Feller |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 150 | Leads: 266 |
| Losses | 83 | 162 |
| Games | 317 | Leads: 570 |
| Games Started | 230 | Leads: 484 |
| Complete Games | 154 | Leads: 279 |
| Shutouts | 26 | Leads: 44 |
| Saves | Leads: 30 | 21 |
| Strikeouts | 1,163 | Leads: 2,581 |
| Walks | 453 | 1,764 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,919 | 3,271 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 95 | 224 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,967 | Leads: 3,827 |
| 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 gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,708 vs 4,000 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).
Dizzy Dean — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Bob Feller — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bob Feller leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Dizzy Dean owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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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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 8 of 12 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.