Paul Derringer vs Dutch Leonard: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Derringer has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Paul Derringer played 1931–1945 as a pitcher; Dutch Leonard played 1933–1953 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
Paul Derringer (1931–1945) and Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) — both debuted in the 1930s. Paul Derringer finished with 223 wins and 1,507 strikeouts; Dutch Leonard finished with 191 wins and 1,170 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Paul Derringer, in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Dutch Leonard, with 3.25 to Paul Derringer's 3.46.
- Who won more games? Paul Derringer, with 223 to Dutch Leonard's 191.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Paul Derringer, with 1,507 to Dutch Leonard's 1,170.
- Who had the better WHIP? Dutch Leonard, with 1.26 to Paul Derringer's 1.28.
- How many innings did each pitch? Paul Derringer 3,645.0, Dutch Leonard 3,218.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Paul Derringer, with 32 to Dutch Leonard's 30.
Paul Derringer
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. 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 | Paul Derringer | Dutch Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 223 | 191 |
| Losses not scored | 212 | 181 |
| Games not scored | 579 | 640 |
| Games Started not scored | 445 | 374 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 251 | 192 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 32 | 30 |
| Saves not scored | 29 | 44 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 1,507 | 1,170 |
| Walks not scored | 761 | 737 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 3,912 | 3,304 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 158 | 158 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 3,645.0 | 3,218.1 |
| ERA | 3.46 | Leads: 3.25 |
| WHIP | 1.28 | Leads: 1.26 |
| K/9 | Leads: 3.72 | 3.27 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.88 | 2.06 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Derringer outpaces Dutch Leonard 67,059 to 44,834 — driven by per-season impact — 4,471 PIV per season to 2,242 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Derringer played 15 seasons to Dutch Leonard's 20. 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).
Paul Derringer — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Dutch Leonard — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Paul Derringer leads 6 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Dutch Leonard leads 2: ERA and WHIP. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Derringer. PIV agrees: Paul Derringer grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Derringer and Dutch Leonard careers compare
The careers of Paul Derringer (1931–1945) and Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) overlapped from 1933 to 1945, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 579 games against 640 across 15 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Dutch Leonard comes out ahead, it is in ERA (3.25 to 3.46) and WHIP (1.26 to 1.28). By rate, Paul Derringer struck out 3.72 and walked 1.88 per nine innings; Dutch Leonard struck out 3.27 and walked 2.06. Paul Derringer was mainly a starter (445 starts in 579 games), while Dutch Leonard split time between starting and relief (374 starts in 640 games).
Paul Derringer vs Dutch Leonard: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Derringer or Dutch Leonard?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Derringer leads Dutch Leonard in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Dutch Leonard, with 3.25 to Paul Derringer's 3.46.
- Who won more games?
- Paul Derringer, with 223 to Dutch Leonard's 191.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Paul Derringer, with 1,507 to Dutch Leonard's 1,170.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Dutch Leonard, with 1.26 to Paul Derringer's 1.28.