Clark Griffith vs Toad Ramsey: Career Stats Comparison
Clark Griffith (1891–1914) and Toad Ramsey (1885–1890) — breaking in during the 1890s and the 1880s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Clark Griffith compiled 237 wins and 955 strikeouts; Toad Ramsey put up 113 wins and 1,515 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Clark Griffith
Toad Ramsey
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 | Clark Griffith | Toad Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 237 | 113 |
| Losses | 146 | 124 |
| Games | 453 | 248 |
| Games Started | 372 | 241 |
| Complete Games | 337 | 225 |
| Shutouts | 22 | 5 |
| Saves | 8 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 955 | 1,515 |
| Walks | 774 | 671 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,670 | 1,941 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 76 | 40 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,385 | 2,100 |
| ERA | 3.31 | 3.29 |
| WHIP | 1.31 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 2.54 | 6.49 |
| BB/9 | 2.06 | 2.87 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Toad Ramsey outpaces Clark Griffith 45,770 to 27,947 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (6,539 vs 1,331 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).
Clark Griffith — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Toad Ramsey — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Toad Ramsey leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Clark Griffith owns wins and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Toad Ramsey. PIV agrees: Toad Ramsey grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.