Harvey Haddix vs Larry Jackson: Career Stats Comparison
Harvey Haddix (1952–1965) and Larry Jackson (1955–1968) — both came up during the 1950s, so the matchup is a direct one. Harvey Haddix compiled 136 wins and 1,575 strikeouts; Larry Jackson put up 194 wins and 1,709 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Harvey Haddix
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 | Harvey Haddix | Larry Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 136 | 194 |
| Losses | 113 | 183 |
| Games | 453 | 558 |
| Games Started | 285 | 429 |
| Complete Games | 99 | 149 |
| Shutouts | 20 | 37 |
| Saves | 21 | 20 |
| Strikeouts | 1,575 | 1,709 |
| Walks | 601 | 824 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,154 | 3,206 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 240 | 259 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,235 | 3,262 |
| ERA | 3.63 | 3.40 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.24 |
| K/9 | 6.34 | 4.71 |
| BB/9 | 2.42 | 2.27 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harvey Haddix edges Larry Jackson 32,941 to 30,735 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,196 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).
Harvey Haddix — 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, ERA, and innings pitched, while Harvey Haddix owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Jackson. Note that PIV actually grades Harvey Haddix ahead, which means Larry Jackson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.