Bob Feller vs Bob Rush: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Feller (1936–1956) and Bob Rush (1948–1960) — breaking in during the 1930s and the 1940s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Bob Feller compiled 266 wins and 2,581 strikeouts; Bob Rush put up 127 wins and 1,244 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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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 | Bob Feller | Bob Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 266 | 127 |
| Losses | 162 | 152 |
| Games | 570 | 417 |
| Games Started | 484 | 321 |
| Complete Games | 279 | 118 |
| Shutouts | 44 | 16 |
| Saves | 21 | 8 |
| Strikeouts | 2,581 | 1,244 |
| Walks | 1,764 | 789 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,271 | 2,327 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 224 | 177 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,827 | 2,410 |
| ERA | 3.25 | 3.65 |
| WHIP | 1.32 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 6.07 | 4.64 |
| BB/9 | 4.15 | 2.95 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Feller outpaces Bob Rush 48,739 to 35,739 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,708 vs 2,553 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).
Bob Feller — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Bob Rush — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bob Feller leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Bob Rush owns WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bob Feller. PIV agrees: Bob Feller grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.