Larry Jackson vs Lindy McDaniel: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Larry Jackson played 1955–1968 as a pitcher; Lindy McDaniel played 1955–1975 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
Larry Jackson (1955–1968) and Lindy McDaniel (1955–1975) — both came up during the 1950s, so the matchup is a direct one. Larry Jackson finished with 194 wins and 1,709 strikeouts; Lindy McDaniel finished with 141 wins and 1,361 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Larry Jackson, with 3.40 to Lindy McDaniel's 3.45.
- Who won more games? Larry Jackson, with 194 to Lindy McDaniel's 141.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Larry Jackson, with 1,709 to Lindy McDaniel's 1,361.
- Who had the better WHIP? Larry Jackson, with 1.24 to Lindy McDaniel's 1.27.
- Who pitched more innings? Larry Jackson, with 3,262.2 to Lindy McDaniel's 2,139.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Larry Jackson, with 37 to Lindy McDaniel's 2.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Larry Jackson, with 30,735 career Pitcher PIV to Lindy McDaniel's 27,834.
Larry Jackson
Lindy McDaniel
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 | Larry Jackson | Lindy McDaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 194 | 141 |
| Losses not scored | 183 | 119 |
| Games | 558 | Leads: 987 |
| Games Started | Leads: 429 | 74 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 149 | 18 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 37 | 2 |
| Saves | 20 | Leads: 172 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 1,709 | 1,361 |
| Walks not scored | 824 | 623 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 3,206 | 2,099 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 259 | 172 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 3,262.2 | 2,139.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.40 | 3.45 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.24 | 1.27 |
| K/9 | 4.71 | Leads: 5.73 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.27 | 2.62 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Jackson leads Lindy McDaniel 30,735 to 27,834 — driven by per-season impact — 2,049 PIV per season to 1,265 — rather than by longevity, since Larry Jackson played 15 seasons to Lindy McDaniel's 22. 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).
Larry Jackson — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Lindy McDaniel — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Jackson leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Lindy McDaniel owns K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Jackson. PIV agrees: Larry Jackson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Larry Jackson and Lindy McDaniel careers compare
From 1955 through 1968, Larry Jackson and Lindy McDaniel were in the majors together. Lindy McDaniel has the far longer record, 987 games against 558 across 15 and 22 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Lindy McDaniel comes out ahead, it is in games (987 to 558), saves (172 to 20), and strikeouts per nine (5.73 to 4.71). By rate, Larry Jackson struck out 4.71 and walked 2.27 per nine innings; Lindy McDaniel struck out 5.73 and walked 2.62. Their roles differ: Larry Jackson was mainly a starter (429 starts in 558 games); Lindy McDaniel worked mostly in relief (74 starts in 987 games, 172 saves).
Larry Jackson vs Lindy McDaniel: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Larry Jackson or Lindy McDaniel?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Jackson leads Lindy McDaniel in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Larry Jackson, with 3.40 to Lindy McDaniel's 3.45.
- Who won more games?
- Larry Jackson, with 194 to Lindy McDaniel's 141.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Larry Jackson, with 1,709 to Lindy McDaniel's 1,361.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Larry Jackson, with 1.24 to Lindy McDaniel's 1.27.