Mike Garcia vs Curt Simmons: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Garcia (1948–1961) and Curt Simmons (1947–1967) — both came up during the 1940s, so the matchup is a direct one. Mike Garcia compiled 142 wins and 1,117 strikeouts; Curt Simmons put up 193 wins and 1,697 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Mike Garcia
Curt Simmons
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 | Curt Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 142 | 193 |
| Losses | 97 | 183 |
| Games | 428 | 569 |
| Games Started | 281 | 462 |
| Complete Games | 111 | 163 |
| Shutouts | 27 | 36 |
| Saves | 23 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | 1,117 | 1,697 |
| Walks | 719 | 1,063 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,148 | 3,313 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 122 | 255 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,174 | 3,348 |
| ERA | 3.27 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.32 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 4.62 | 4.56 |
| BB/9 | 2.98 | 2.86 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Garcia outpaces Curt Simmons 45,502 to 32,211 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,250 vs 1,400 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)
Curt Simmons — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Curt Simmons leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Mike Garcia owns ERA and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Curt Simmons. Note that PIV actually grades Mike Garcia ahead, which means Curt Simmons's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.