Larry Jackson vs Bob Rush: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Jackson (1955–1968) and Bob Rush (1948–1960) — breaking in during the 1950s and the 1940s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Larry Jackson compiled 194 wins and 1,709 strikeouts; Bob Rush put up 127 wins and 1,244 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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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. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Larry Jackson | Bob Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 194 | 127 |
| Losses | 183 | 152 |
| Games | 558 | 417 |
| Games Started | 429 | 321 |
| Complete Games | 149 | 118 |
| Shutouts | 37 | 16 |
| Saves | 20 | 8 |
| Strikeouts | 1,709 | 1,244 |
| Walks | 824 | 789 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,206 | 2,327 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 259 | 177 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,262 | 2,410 |
| ERA | 3.40 | 3.65 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 4.71 | 4.64 |
| BB/9 | 2.27 | 2.95 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Rush leads Larry Jackson 35,739 to 30,735 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,553 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).
Larry Jackson — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Bob Rush — 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 Bob Rush owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Jackson. Note that PIV actually grades Bob Rush ahead, which means Larry Jackson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.