Chuck Finley vs Mike Scott: Career Stats Comparison
Chuck Finley (1986–2002) and Mike Scott (1979–1991) — breaking in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Chuck Finley compiled 200 wins and 2,610 strikeouts; Mike Scott put up 124 wins and 1,469 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Chuck Finley
Mike Scott
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 | Chuck Finley | Mike Scott |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 200 | 124 |
| Losses | 173 | 108 |
| Games | 524 | 347 |
| Games Started | 467 | 319 |
| Complete Games | 63 | 45 |
| Shutouts | 15 | 22 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 2,610 | 1,469 |
| Walks | 1,332 | 627 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,069 | 1,858 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 304 | 173 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,197 | 2,068 |
| ERA | 3.85 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.38 | 1.20 |
| K/9 | 7.35 | 6.39 |
| BB/9 | 3.75 | 2.73 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Scott edges Chuck Finley 28,073 to 27,776 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,159 vs 1,543 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).
Chuck Finley — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Mike Scott — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Chuck Finley leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Mike Scott owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Chuck Finley. Note that PIV actually grades Mike Scott ahead, which means Chuck Finley's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.