Terry Forster vs Dan Quisenberry: Career Stats Comparison
Terry Forster (1971–1986) and Dan Quisenberry (1979–1990) — both came up during the 1970s, so the matchup is a direct one. Terry Forster compiled 54 wins and 791 strikeouts; Dan Quisenberry put up 56 wins and 379 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Terry Forster
Dan Quisenberry
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 | Terry Forster | Dan Quisenberry |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 54 | 56 |
| Losses | 65 | 46 |
| Games | 614 | 674 |
| Games Started | 39 | 0 |
| Complete Games | 5 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 127 | 244 |
| Strikeouts | 791 | 379 |
| Walks | 457 | 162 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,034 | 1,064 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 51 | 59 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,105 | 1,043 |
| ERA | 3.23 | 2.76 |
| WHIP | 1.35 | 1.18 |
| K/9 | 6.44 | 3.27 |
| BB/9 | 3.72 | 1.40 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Terry Forster edges Dan Quisenberry 17,266 to 16,859 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,079 vs 1,297 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).
Terry Forster — top 2 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Dan Quisenberry — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Terry Forster leads in strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Dan Quisenberry owns wins, ERA, and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Terry Forster. PIV agrees: Terry Forster grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.