Willie Foster vs Waite Hoyt: Career Stats Comparison
Willie Foster (?–1938) and Waite Hoyt (1918–1938) — they pitched in different contexts, so adjusted stats matter. Willie Foster compiled 125 wins and 1,062 strikeouts; Waite Hoyt put up 237 wins and 1,206 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Willie Foster
Waite Hoyt
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 | Willie Foster | Waite Hoyt |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 125 | 237 |
| Losses | 60 | 182 |
| Games | 262 | 674 |
| Games Started | 185 | 423 |
| Complete Games | 142 | 226 |
| Shutouts | 34 | 26 |
| Saves | 14 | 52 |
| Strikeouts | 1,062 | 1,206 |
| Walks | 522 | 1,003 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,397 | 4,037 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 41 | 154 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,665 | 3,762 |
| ERA | 2.66 | 3.59 |
| WHIP | 1.15 | 1.34 |
| K/9 | 5.74 | 2.88 |
| BB/9 | 2.82 | 2.40 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Willie Foster outpaces Waite Hoyt 41,672 to 27,173 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,193 vs 1,087 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).
Willie Foster — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Waite Hoyt — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Willie Foster leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Waite Hoyt owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Willie Foster. PIV agrees: Willie Foster grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.