Pete Donohue vs Waite Hoyt: Career Stats Comparison
Pete Donohue (1921–1932) and Waite Hoyt (1918–1938) — breaking in during the 1920s and the 1910s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Pete Donohue compiled 134 wins and 571 strikeouts; Waite Hoyt put up 237 wins and 1,206 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Pete Donohue
Waite Hoyt
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 | Pete Donohue | Waite Hoyt |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 134 | 237 |
| Losses | 118 | 182 |
| Games | 344 | 674 |
| Games Started | 270 | 423 |
| Complete Games | 137 | 226 |
| Shutouts | 16 | 26 |
| Saves | 12 | 52 |
| Strikeouts | 571 | 1,206 |
| Walks | 422 | 1,003 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,439 | 4,037 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 68 | 154 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,112 | 3,762 |
| ERA | 3.87 | 3.59 |
| WHIP | 1.35 | 1.34 |
| K/9 | 2.43 | 2.88 |
| BB/9 | 1.80 | 2.40 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Waite Hoyt edges Pete Donohue 27,173 to 26,748 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,087 vs 1,911 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).
Pete Donohue — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Waite Hoyt — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Waite Hoyt leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Pete Donohue owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Waite Hoyt. PIV agrees: Waite Hoyt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.