Fergie Jenkins vs Rick Reuschel: Career Stats Comparison
Fergie Jenkins has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Fergie Jenkins played 1965–1983 as a pitcher; Rick Reuschel played 1972–1991 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
Fergie Jenkins (1965–1983) and Rick Reuschel (1972–1991) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1970s respectively and share 12 seasons. Fergie Jenkins finished with 284 wins and 3,192 strikeouts; Rick Reuschel finished with 214 wins and 2,015 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Fergie Jenkins, in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Fergie Jenkins, with 3.34 to Rick Reuschel's 3.37.
- Who won more games? Fergie Jenkins, with 284 to Rick Reuschel's 214.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Fergie Jenkins, with 3,192 to Rick Reuschel's 2,015.
- Who had the better WHIP? Fergie Jenkins, with 1.14 to Rick Reuschel's 1.27.
- How many innings did each pitch? Fergie Jenkins 4,500.2, Rick Reuschel 3,548.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Fergie Jenkins, with 49 to Rick Reuschel's 26.
Fergie Jenkins
Rick Reuschel
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. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. 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 | Fergie Jenkins | Rick Reuschel |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 284 | 214 |
| Losses not scored | 226 | 191 |
| Games not scored | 664 | 557 |
| Games Started not scored | 594 | 529 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 267 | 102 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 49 | 26 |
| Saves not scored | 7 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 3,192 | 2,015 |
| Walks not scored | 997 | 935 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 4,142 | 3,588 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 484 | 221 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 4,500.2 | 3,548.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.34 | 3.37 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.14 | 1.27 |
| K/9 | Leads: 6.38 | 5.11 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.99 | 2.37 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rick Reuschel leads Fergie Jenkins 52,650 to 40,614 — driven by per-season impact — 2,771 PIV per season to 2,138 — rather than by longevity, since Rick Reuschel played 19 seasons to Fergie Jenkins's 19. 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).
Fergie Jenkins — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Rick Reuschel — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Fergie Jenkins leads 8 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Rick Reuschel leads 0: no scored category. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fergie Jenkins. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Rick Reuschel higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Fergie Jenkins and Rick Reuschel careers compare
From 1972 through 1983, Fergie Jenkins and Rick Reuschel were in the majors together. With 664 games against 557 across 19 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Every scored category on the table goes to Fergie Jenkins. By rate, Fergie Jenkins struck out 6.38 and walked 1.99 per nine innings; Rick Reuschel struck out 5.11 and walked 2.37. Both had the same role: Fergie Jenkins was mainly a starter (594 starts in 664 games); Rick Reuschel was mainly a starter (529 starts in 557 games). Fergie Jenkins allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.14 WHIP to Rick Reuschel's 1.27.
Fergie Jenkins vs Rick Reuschel: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fergie Jenkins or Rick Reuschel?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Fergie Jenkins leads Rick Reuschel in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Fergie Jenkins, with 3.34 to Rick Reuschel's 3.37.
- Who won more games?
- Fergie Jenkins, with 284 to Rick Reuschel's 214.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Fergie Jenkins, with 3,192 to Rick Reuschel's 2,015.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Fergie Jenkins, with 1.14 to Rick Reuschel's 1.27.