Harvey Haddix vs Stu Miller: Career Stats Comparison
Harvey Haddix (1952–1965) and Stu Miller (1952–1968) — both came up during the 1950s, so the matchup is a direct one. Harvey Haddix compiled 136 wins and 1,575 strikeouts; Stu Miller put up 105 wins and 1,164 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Harvey Haddix
Stu Miller
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 | Stu Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 136 | 105 |
| Losses | 113 | 103 |
| Games | 453 | 704 |
| Games Started | 285 | 93 |
| Complete Games | 99 | 24 |
| Shutouts | 20 | 5 |
| Saves | 21 | 154 |
| Strikeouts | 1,575 | 1,164 |
| Walks | 601 | 600 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,154 | 1,522 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 240 | 140 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,235 | 1,694 |
| ERA | 3.63 | 3.24 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.25 |
| K/9 | 6.34 | 6.18 |
| BB/9 | 2.42 | 3.19 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harvey Haddix outpaces Stu Miller 32,941 to 20,349 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,196 vs 1,197 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)
Stu Miller — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Harvey Haddix leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Stu Miller owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Harvey Haddix. PIV agrees: Harvey Haddix grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.