Fergie Jenkins vs Rick Reuschel: Career Stats Comparison
Fergie Jenkins (1965–1983) and Rick Reuschel (1972–1991) — breaking in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Fergie Jenkins compiled 284 wins and 3,192 strikeouts; Rick Reuschel put up 214 wins and 2,015 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Fergie Jenkins | Rick Reuschel |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 284 | 214 |
| Losses | 226 | 191 |
| Games | 664 | 557 |
| Games Started | 594 | 529 |
| Complete Games | 267 | 102 |
| Shutouts | 49 | 26 |
| Saves | 7 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | 3,192 | 2,015 |
| Walks | 997 | 935 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,142 | 3,588 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 484 | 221 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,500 | 3,548 |
| ERA | 3.34 | 3.37 |
| WHIP | 1.14 | 1.27 |
| K/9 | 6.38 | 5.11 |
| BB/9 | 1.99 | 2.37 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rick Reuschel leads Fergie Jenkins 52,650 to 40,614 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,507 vs 2,031 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).
Fergie Jenkins — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Rick Reuschel — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fergie Jenkins leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Rick Reuschel owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fergie Jenkins. Note that PIV actually grades Rick Reuschel ahead, which means Fergie Jenkins's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.