Fergie Jenkins vs Robin Roberts: Career Stats Comparison
Fergie Jenkins (1965–1983) and Robin Roberts (1948–1966) — breaking in during the 1960s and the 1940s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Fergie Jenkins compiled 284 wins and 3,192 strikeouts; Robin Roberts put up 286 wins and 2,357 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Fergie Jenkins
Robin Roberts
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 | Robin Roberts |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 284 | 286 |
| Losses | 226 | 245 |
| Games | 664 | 676 |
| Games Started | 594 | 609 |
| Complete Games | 267 | 305 |
| Shutouts | 49 | 45 |
| Saves | 7 | 25 |
| Strikeouts | 3,192 | 2,357 |
| Walks | 997 | 902 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,142 | 4,582 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 484 | 505 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,500 | 4,688 |
| ERA | 3.34 | 3.41 |
| WHIP | 1.14 | 1.17 |
| K/9 | 6.38 | 4.52 |
| BB/9 | 1.99 | 1.73 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robin Roberts leads Fergie Jenkins 49,794 to 40,614 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,371 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)
Robin Roberts — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fergie Jenkins leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Robin Roberts owns wins and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fergie Jenkins. Note that PIV actually grades Robin Roberts ahead, which means Fergie Jenkins's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.