Mike Garcia vs Larry Jackson: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Garcia (1948–1961) and Larry Jackson (1955–1968) — breaking in during the 1940s and the 1950s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Mike Garcia compiled 142 wins and 1,117 strikeouts; Larry Jackson put up 194 wins and 1,709 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Mike Garcia
Larry Jackson
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 | Mike Garcia | Larry Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 142 | 194 |
| Losses | 97 | 183 |
| Games | 428 | 558 |
| Games Started | 281 | 429 |
| Complete Games | 111 | 149 |
| Shutouts | 27 | 37 |
| Saves | 23 | 20 |
| Strikeouts | 1,117 | 1,709 |
| Walks | 719 | 824 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,148 | 3,206 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 122 | 259 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,174 | 3,262 |
| ERA | 3.27 | 3.40 |
| WHIP | 1.32 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 4.62 | 4.71 |
| BB/9 | 2.98 | 2.27 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Garcia outpaces Larry Jackson 45,502 to 30,735 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,250 vs 2,049 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).
Mike Garcia — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Larry Jackson — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Jackson leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Mike Garcia owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Jackson. Note that PIV actually grades Mike Garcia ahead, which means Larry Jackson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.