Tim Keefe vs Amos Rusie: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Keefe has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Tim Keefe played 1880–1893 as a pitcher; Amos Rusie played 1889–1901 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
Tim Keefe (1880–1893) and Amos Rusie (1889–1901) — both debuted in the 1880s. Tim Keefe finished with 342 wins and 2,564 strikeouts; Amos Rusie finished with 246 wins and 1,950 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Tim Keefe, in 7 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Tim Keefe, with 2.63 to Amos Rusie's 3.07.
- Who won more games? Tim Keefe, with 342 to Amos Rusie's 246.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Tim Keefe, with 2,564 to Amos Rusie's 1,950.
- Who had the better WHIP? Tim Keefe, with 1.12 to Amos Rusie's 1.35.
- How many innings did each pitch? Tim Keefe 5,049.2, Amos Rusie 3,778.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Tim Keefe, with 39 to Amos Rusie's 30.
Tim Keefe
Amos Rusie
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 | Tim Keefe | Amos Rusie |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 342 | 246 |
| Losses not scored | 225 | 174 |
| Games not scored | 600 | 463 |
| Games Started not scored | 594 | 427 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 554 | 393 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 39 | 30 |
| Saves not scored | 2 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,564 | 1,950 |
| Walks not scored | 1,233 | 1,707 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 4,438 | 3,389 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 75 | 75 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 5,049.2 | 3,778.2 |
| ERA | Leads: 2.63 | 3.07 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.12 | 1.35 |
| K/9 | 4.57 | Leads: 4.64 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.20 | 4.07 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tim Keefe leads Amos Rusie 58,200 to 43,707 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tim Keefe played 14 seasons to Amos Rusie's 10, while Amos Rusie carries the higher per-season figure (4,371 to 4,157). 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)
Amos Rusie — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Tim Keefe leads 7 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Amos Rusie leads 1: strikeouts per nine. 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.
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How the Tim Keefe and Amos Rusie careers compare
Tim Keefe and Amos Rusie were active at the same time between 1889 and 1893. With 600 games against 463 across 14 and 10 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Amos Rusie comes out ahead, it is in strikeouts per nine (4.64 to 4.57). By rate, Tim Keefe struck out 4.57 and walked 2.20 per nine innings; Amos Rusie struck out 4.64 and walked 4.07. Both had the same role: Tim Keefe was mainly a starter (594 starts in 600 games); Amos Rusie was mainly a starter (427 starts in 463 games). Tim Keefe allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.12 WHIP to Amos Rusie's 1.35.
Tim Keefe vs Amos Rusie: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tim Keefe or Amos Rusie?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tim Keefe leads Amos Rusie in 7 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Tim Keefe, with 2.63 to Amos Rusie's 3.07.
- Who won more games?
- Tim Keefe, with 342 to Amos Rusie's 246.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Tim Keefe, with 2,564 to Amos Rusie's 1,950.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Tim Keefe, with 1.12 to Amos Rusie's 1.35.