Addie Joss vs Joe McGinnity: Career Stats Comparison
Addie Joss (1902–1910) and Joe McGinnity (1899–1908) — breaking in during the 1900s and the 1890s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Addie Joss compiled 160 wins and 920 strikeouts; Joe McGinnity put up 246 wins and 1,068 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Joe McGinnity
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 | Addie Joss | Joe McGinnity |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 160 | 246 |
| Losses | 97 | 142 |
| Games | 286 | 465 |
| Games Started | 260 | 381 |
| Complete Games | 234 | 314 |
| Shutouts | 45 | 32 |
| Saves | 5 | 24 |
| Strikeouts | 920 | 1,068 |
| Walks | 364 | 812 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,888 | 3,276 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 19 | 52 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,327 | 3,441 |
| ERA | 1.89 | 2.66 |
| WHIP | 0.97 | 1.19 |
| K/9 | 3.56 | 2.79 |
| BB/9 | 1.41 | 2.12 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Addie Joss outpaces Joe McGinnity 29,177 to 3,283 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,242 vs 298 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).
Addie Joss — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Joe McGinnity — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Addie Joss leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Joe McGinnity owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Addie Joss. PIV agrees: Addie Joss grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.