Dizzy Dean vs Dutch Leonard: Career Stats Comparison
Dizzy Dean (1930–1947) and Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) — both came up during the 1930s, so the matchup is a direct one. Dizzy Dean compiled 150 wins and 1,163 strikeouts; Dutch Leonard put up 191 wins and 1,170 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Dizzy Dean
Dutch Leonard
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 | Dutch Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 150 | 191 |
| Losses | 83 | 181 |
| Games | 317 | 640 |
| Games Started | 230 | 374 |
| Complete Games | 154 | 192 |
| Shutouts | 26 | 30 |
| Saves | 30 | 44 |
| Strikeouts | 1,163 | 1,170 |
| Walks | 453 | 737 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,919 | 3,304 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 95 | 158 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,967 | 3,218 |
| ERA | 3.02 | 3.25 |
| WHIP | 1.21 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | 5.32 | 3.27 |
| BB/9 | 2.07 | 2.06 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dizzy Dean edges Dutch Leonard 47,994 to 44,834 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,000 vs 2,242 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)
Dutch Leonard — 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 Dutch Leonard 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.