Turk Farrell vs Stu Miller: Career Stats Comparison
Turk Farrell has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Turk Farrell played 1956–1969 as a pitcher; Stu Miller played 1952–1968 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
Turk Farrell (1956–1969) and Stu Miller (1952–1968) — both came up during the 1950s, so the matchup is a direct one. Turk Farrell finished with 106 wins and 1,177 strikeouts; Stu Miller finished with 105 wins and 1,164 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Stu Miller, with 3.24 to Turk Farrell's 3.45.
- Who won more games? Turk Farrell, with 106 to Stu Miller's 105.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Turk Farrell, with 1,177 to Stu Miller's 1,164.
- Who had the better WHIP? Turk Farrell, with 1.23 to Stu Miller's 1.25.
- Who pitched more innings? Turk Farrell, with 1,705.0 to Stu Miller's 1,694.0.
- Who threw more shutouts? Neither — both are at 5.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Turk Farrell, with 21,059 career Pitcher PIV to Stu Miller's 20,349.
Turk Farrell
Stu Miller
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. 12 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 4 are counting totals on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded them. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. 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 | Turk Farrell | Stu Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 106 | 105 |
| Losses not scored | 111 | 103 |
| Games | 590 | Leads: 704 |
| Games Started | Leads: 134 | 93 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 41 | 24 |
| Shutouts | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 83 | Leads: 154 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 1,177 | 1,164 |
| Walks not scored | 468 | 600 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 1,628 | 1,522 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 152 | 140 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 1,705.0 | 1,694.0 |
| ERA | 3.45 | Leads: 3.24 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.23 | 1.25 |
| K/9 | Leads: 6.21 | 6.18 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.47 | 3.19 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Turk Farrell edges Stu Miller 21,059 to 20,349 — driven by per-season impact — 1,316 PIV per season to 1,197 — rather than by longevity, since Turk Farrell played 16 seasons to Stu Miller's 17. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Turk Farrell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Stu Miller — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Turk Farrell leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Stu Miller owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Turk Farrell. PIV agrees: Turk Farrell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Turk Farrell and Stu Miller careers compare
Turk Farrell and Stu Miller were active at the same time between 1956 and 1968. The two careers are close in length, 590 games for Turk Farrell and 704 for Stu Miller across 16 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Stu Miller's edges on the table are games (704 to 590), saves (154 to 83), and ERA (3.24 to 3.45). By rate, Turk Farrell struck out 6.21 and walked 2.47 per nine innings; Stu Miller struck out 6.18 and walked 3.19. Turk Farrell split time between starting and relief (134 starts in 590 games), while Stu Miller worked mostly in relief (93 starts in 704 games, 154 saves).
Turk Farrell vs Stu Miller: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Turk Farrell or Stu Miller?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Turk Farrell leads Stu Miller in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Stu Miller, with 3.24 to Turk Farrell's 3.45.
- Who won more games?
- Turk Farrell, with 106 to Stu Miller's 105.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Turk Farrell, with 1,177 to Stu Miller's 1,164.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Turk Farrell, with 1.23 to Stu Miller's 1.25.