Paul Derringer vs Dutch Leonard: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Derringer (1931–1945) and Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) — both came up during the 1930s, so the matchup is a direct one. Paul Derringer compiled 223 wins and 1,507 strikeouts; Dutch Leonard put up 191 wins and 1,170 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Paul Derringer | Dutch Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 223 | 191 |
| Losses | 212 | 181 |
| Games | 579 | 640 |
| Games Started | 445 | 374 |
| Complete Games | 251 | 192 |
| Shutouts | 32 | 30 |
| Saves | 29 | 44 |
| Strikeouts | 1,507 | 1,170 |
| Walks | 761 | 737 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,912 | 3,304 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 158 | 158 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,645 | 3,218 |
| ERA | 3.46 | 3.25 |
| WHIP | 1.28 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | 3.72 | 3.27 |
| BB/9 | 1.88 | 2.06 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Derringer outpaces Dutch Leonard 67,059 to 44,834 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (4,191 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).
Paul Derringer — 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, Paul Derringer leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Dutch Leonard owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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.