Clark Griffith vs Scott Stratton: Career Stats Comparison
Clark Griffith (1891–1914) and Scott Stratton (1888–1895) — 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; Scott Stratton put up 97 wins and 570 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Clark Griffith
Scott Stratton
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 | Scott Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 237 | 97 |
| Losses | 146 | 114 |
| Games | 453 | 231 |
| Games Started | 372 | 214 |
| Complete Games | 337 | 199 |
| Shutouts | 22 | 10 |
| Saves | 8 | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 955 | 570 |
| Walks | 774 | 434 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,670 | 2,177 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 76 | 44 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,385 | 1,892 |
| ERA | 3.31 | 3.87 |
| WHIP | 1.31 | 1.38 |
| K/9 | 2.54 | 2.71 |
| BB/9 | 2.06 | 2.06 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Clark Griffith leads Scott Stratton 27,947 to 25,368 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,331 vs 2,537 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)
Scott Stratton — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Clark Griffith leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Scott Stratton owns K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Clark Griffith. PIV agrees: Clark Griffith grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.