Rollie Fingers vs Ron Reed: Career Stats Comparison
Ron Reed has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 statistical categories compared on this page. Rollie Fingers played 1968–1985 as a pitcher; Ron Reed played 1966–1984 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
Rollie Fingers (1968–1985) and Ron Reed (1966–1984) — both came up during the 1960s, so the matchup is a direct one. Rollie Fingers compiled 114 wins and 1,299 strikeouts; Ron Reed put up 146 wins and 1,481 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Rollie Fingers, with 2.90 to Ron Reed's 3.46.
- Who won more games? Ron Reed, with 146 to Rollie Fingers's 114.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Ron Reed, with 1,481 to Rollie Fingers's 1,299.
- Who had the better WHIP? Rollie Fingers, with 1.16 to Ron Reed's 1.21.
- Who pitched more innings? Ron Reed, with 2,477 to Rollie Fingers's 1,701.
- Who threw more shutouts? Ron Reed, with 8 to Rollie Fingers's 2.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Rollie Fingers, with 33,082 career Pitcher PIV to Ron Reed's 29,032.
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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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 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: compare them with the era in mind, or use the PIV card below, which is.
| Statistic | Rollie Fingers | Ron Reed |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 114 | Leads: 146 |
| Losses | 118 | 140 |
| Games | Leads: 944 | 751 |
| Games Started | 37 | Leads: 236 |
| Complete Games | 4 | Leads: 55 |
| Shutouts | 2 | Leads: 8 |
| Saves | Leads: 341 | 103 |
| Strikeouts | 1,299 | Leads: 1,481 |
| Walks | 492 | 633 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,474 | 2,374 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 123 | 182 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,701 | Leads: 2,477 |
| ERA | Leads: 2.90 | 3.46 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.16 | 1.21 |
| K/9 | Leads: 6.87 | 5.38 |
| BB/9 | 2.60 | Leads: 2.30 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rollie Fingers leads Ron Reed 33,082 to 29,032 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,946 vs 1,452 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).
Rollie Fingers — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Ron Reed — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rollie Fingers leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Ron Reed owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rollie Fingers. PIV agrees: Rollie Fingers grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Rollie Fingers vs Ron Reed: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rollie Fingers or Ron Reed?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ron Reed leads Rollie Fingers in 7 of 12 categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Rollie Fingers, with 2.90 to Ron Reed's 3.46.
- Who won more games?
- Ron Reed, with 146 to Rollie Fingers's 114.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Ron Reed, with 1,481 to Rollie Fingers's 1,299.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Rollie Fingers, with 1.16 to Ron Reed's 1.21.