Larry French vs Early Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Larry French (1929–1942) and Early Wynn (1939–1963) — breaking in during the 1920s and the 1930s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Larry French compiled 197 wins and 1,187 strikeouts; Early Wynn put up 300 wins and 2,334 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Larry French
Early Wynn
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 | Larry French | Early Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 197 | 300 |
| Losses | 171 | 244 |
| Games | 570 | 691 |
| Games Started | 384 | 612 |
| Complete Games | 198 | 290 |
| Shutouts | 40 | 49 |
| Saves | 17 | 15 |
| Strikeouts | 1,187 | 2,334 |
| Walks | 819 | 1,775 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,375 | 4,291 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 164 | 338 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,152 | 4,564 |
| ERA | 3.44 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | 3.39 | 4.60 |
| BB/9 | 2.34 | 3.50 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry French leads Early Wynn 31,032 to 25,348 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,069 vs 1,102 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).
Larry French — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Early Wynn — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Early Wynn leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Larry French owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Early Wynn. Note that PIV actually grades Larry French ahead, which means Early Wynn's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.