Dizzy Dean vs Larry French: Career Stats Comparison
Dizzy Dean (1930–1947) and Larry French (1929–1942) — breaking in during the 1930s and the 1920s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Dizzy Dean compiled 150 wins and 1,163 strikeouts; Larry French put up 197 wins and 1,187 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Dizzy Dean
Larry French
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 | Dizzy Dean | Larry French |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 150 | 197 |
| Losses | 83 | 171 |
| Games | 317 | 570 |
| Games Started | 230 | 384 |
| Complete Games | 154 | 198 |
| Shutouts | 26 | 40 |
| Saves | 30 | 17 |
| Strikeouts | 1,163 | 1,187 |
| Walks | 453 | 819 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,919 | 3,375 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 95 | 164 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,967 | 3,152 |
| ERA | 3.02 | 3.44 |
| WHIP | 1.21 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | 5.32 | 3.39 |
| BB/9 | 2.07 | 2.34 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dizzy Dean outpaces Larry French 47,994 to 31,032 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,000 vs 2,069 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)
Larry French — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dizzy Dean leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Larry French owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dizzy Dean. PIV agrees: Dizzy Dean grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.