Larry Jackson vs Curt Simmons: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Jackson (1955–1968) and Curt Simmons (1947–1967) — 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; Curt Simmons put up 193 wins and 1,697 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Larry Jackson
Curt Simmons
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 | Curt Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 194 | 193 |
| Losses | 183 | 183 |
| Games | 558 | 569 |
| Games Started | 429 | 462 |
| Complete Games | 149 | 163 |
| Shutouts | 37 | 36 |
| Saves | 20 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | 1,709 | 1,697 |
| Walks | 824 | 1,063 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,206 | 3,313 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 259 | 255 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,262 | 3,348 |
| ERA | 3.40 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 4.71 | 4.56 |
| BB/9 | 2.27 | 2.86 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Curt Simmons edges Larry Jackson 32,211 to 30,735 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,400 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)
Curt Simmons — 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 Curt Simmons owns innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Jackson. Note that PIV actually grades Curt Simmons ahead, which means Larry Jackson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.