Willie Foster vs Jack Quinn: Career Stats Comparison
Willie Foster (?–1938) and Jack Quinn (1909–1933) — they pitched in different contexts, so adjusted stats matter. Willie Foster compiled 125 wins and 1,062 strikeouts; Jack Quinn put up 247 wins and 1,329 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Willie Foster
Jack Quinn
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 | Jack Quinn |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 125 | 247 |
| Losses | 60 | 218 |
| Games | 262 | 756 |
| Games Started | 185 | 444 |
| Complete Games | 142 | 243 |
| Shutouts | 34 | 28 |
| Saves | 14 | 57 |
| Strikeouts | 1,062 | 1,329 |
| Walks | 522 | 860 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,397 | 4,238 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 41 | 102 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,665 | 3,920 |
| ERA | 2.66 | 3.29 |
| WHIP | 1.15 | 1.30 |
| K/9 | 5.74 | 3.05 |
| BB/9 | 2.82 | 1.97 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Willie Foster edges Jack Quinn 41,672 to 38,930 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,193 vs 1,622 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)
Jack Quinn — 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 Jack Quinn 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.