Carl Hubbell vs Ted Trent: Career Stats Comparison
Carl Hubbell has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Carl Hubbell played 1928–1943 as a pitcher; Ted Trent played ?–1939 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Carl Hubbell (1928–1943) and Ted Trent (?–1939) — they pitched in different contexts, so adjusted stats matter. Carl Hubbell finished with 253 wins and 1,677 strikeouts; Ted Trent finished with 86 wins and 764 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Carl Hubbell, with 2.98 to Ted Trent's 3.63.
- Who won more games? Carl Hubbell, with 253 to Ted Trent's 86.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Carl Hubbell, with 1,677 to Ted Trent's 764.
- Who had the better WHIP? Carl Hubbell, with 1.17 to Ted Trent's 1.32.
- Who pitched more innings? Carl Hubbell, with 3,590.1 to Ted Trent's 1,280.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Carl Hubbell, with 36 to Ted Trent's 17.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Carl Hubbell, with 54,753 career Pitcher PIV to Ted Trent's 19,232.
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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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 12 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 4 are counting totals on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded them. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Carl Hubbell | Ted Trent |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 253 | 86 |
| Losses not scored | 154 | 66 |
| Games | Leads: 535 | 220 |
| Games Started | Leads: 431 | 143 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 260 | 88 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 36 | 17 |
| Saves | Leads: 33 | 6 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 1,677 | 764 |
| Walks not scored | 725 | 430 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 3,461 | 1,259 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 227 | 59 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 3,590.1 | 1,280.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 2.98 | 3.63 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.17 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 4.20 | Leads: 5.37 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.82 | 3.02 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Carl Hubbell outpaces Ted Trent 54,753 to 19,232 — driven by per-season impact — 3,422 PIV per season to 1,202 — rather than by longevity, since Carl Hubbell played 16 seasons to Ted Trent's 16. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Carl Hubbell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Ted Trent — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Carl Hubbell leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Ted Trent owns K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Carl Hubbell. PIV agrees: Carl Hubbell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carl Hubbell and Ted Trent careers compare
Carl Hubbell and Ted Trent were active at the same time between 1939 and 1939. The table compares 535 games of Carl Hubbell with 220 of Ted Trent across 16 and 16 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Ted Trent comes out ahead, it is in strikeouts per nine (5.37 to 4.20). By rate, Carl Hubbell struck out 4.20 and walked 1.82 per nine innings; Ted Trent struck out 5.37 and walked 3.02. Their roles differ: Carl Hubbell was mainly a starter (431 starts in 535 games); Ted Trent split time between starting and relief (143 starts in 220 games).
Carl Hubbell vs Ted Trent: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carl Hubbell or Ted Trent?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Carl Hubbell leads Ted Trent in 11 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Carl Hubbell, with 2.98 to Ted Trent's 3.63.
- Who won more games?
- Carl Hubbell, with 253 to Ted Trent's 86.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Carl Hubbell, with 1,677 to Ted Trent's 764.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Carl Hubbell, with 1.17 to Ted Trent's 1.32.