Bob Forsch vs Ken Forsch: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Forsch (1974–1989) and Ken Forsch (1970–1986) — both came up during the 1970s, so the matchup is a direct one. Bob Forsch compiled 168 wins and 1,133 strikeouts; Ken Forsch put up 114 wins and 1,047 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Bob Forsch
Ken Forsch
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 Forsch | Ken Forsch |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 168 | 114 |
| Losses | 136 | 113 |
| Games | 498 | 521 |
| Games Started | 422 | 241 |
| Complete Games | 67 | 70 |
| Shutouts | 19 | 18 |
| Saves | 3 | 51 |
| Strikeouts | 1,133 | 1,047 |
| Walks | 832 | 586 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,777 | 2,071 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 216 | 155 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,794 | 2,127 |
| ERA | 3.76 | 3.37 |
| WHIP | 1.29 | 1.25 |
| K/9 | 3.65 | 4.43 |
| BB/9 | 2.68 | 2.48 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Forsch outpaces Bob Forsch 13,222 to 172 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (826 vs 10 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 Forsch — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Ken Forsch — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ken Forsch leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Bob Forsch owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ken Forsch. PIV agrees: Ken Forsch grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.