Larry Jackson vs Lindy McDaniel: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Jackson (1955–1968) and Lindy McDaniel (1955–1975) — both came up during the 1950s, so the matchup is a direct one. Larry Jackson compiled 194 wins and 1,709 strikeouts; Lindy McDaniel put up 141 wins and 1,361 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Larry Jackson | Lindy McDaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 194 | 141 |
| Losses | 183 | 119 |
| Games | 558 | 987 |
| Games Started | 429 | 74 |
| Complete Games | 149 | 18 |
| Shutouts | 37 | 2 |
| Saves | 20 | 172 |
| Strikeouts | 1,709 | 1,361 |
| Walks | 824 | 623 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,206 | 2,099 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 259 | 172 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,262 | 2,139 |
| ERA | 3.40 | 3.45 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.27 |
| K/9 | 4.71 | 5.73 |
| BB/9 | 2.27 | 2.62 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Jackson leads Lindy McDaniel 30,735 to 27,834 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,049 vs 1,265 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).
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.