Willie Foster vs Dazzy Vance: Career Stats Comparison
Willie Foster (?–1938) and Dazzy Vance (1915–1935) — they pitched in different contexts, so adjusted stats matter. Willie Foster compiled 125 wins and 1,062 strikeouts; Dazzy Vance put up 197 wins and 2,045 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Willie Foster
Dazzy Vance
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 | Dazzy Vance |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 125 | 197 |
| Losses | 60 | 140 |
| Games | 262 | 442 |
| Games Started | 185 | 347 |
| Complete Games | 142 | 216 |
| Shutouts | 34 | 29 |
| Saves | 14 | 11 |
| Strikeouts | 1,062 | 2,045 |
| Walks | 522 | 840 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,397 | 2,809 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 41 | 132 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,665 | 2,966 |
| ERA | 2.66 | 3.24 |
| WHIP | 1.15 | 1.23 |
| K/9 | 5.74 | 6.20 |
| BB/9 | 2.82 | 2.55 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dazzy Vance outpaces Willie Foster 70,553 to 41,672 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,920 vs 2,193 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)
Dazzy Vance — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dazzy Vance leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Willie Foster owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dazzy Vance. PIV agrees: Dazzy Vance grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.