Tim Keefe vs Joe McGinnity: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Keefe (1880–1893) and Joe McGinnity (1899–1908) — breaking in during the 1880s and the 1890s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Tim Keefe compiled 342 wins and 2,564 strikeouts; Joe McGinnity put up 246 wins and 1,068 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Tim Keefe
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 | Tim Keefe | Joe McGinnity |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 342 | 246 |
| Losses | 225 | 142 |
| Games | 600 | 465 |
| Games Started | 594 | 381 |
| Complete Games | 554 | 314 |
| Shutouts | 39 | 32 |
| Saves | 2 | 24 |
| Strikeouts | 2,564 | 1,068 |
| Walks | 1,233 | 812 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,438 | 3,276 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 75 | 52 |
| Innings Pitched | 5,049 | 3,441 |
| ERA | 2.63 | 2.66 |
| WHIP | 1.12 | 1.19 |
| K/9 | 4.57 | 2.79 |
| BB/9 | 2.20 | 2.12 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Keefe outpaces Joe McGinnity 58,200 to 3,283 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,880 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).
Tim Keefe — 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, Tim Keefe leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Joe McGinnity owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tim Keefe. PIV agrees: Tim Keefe grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.