George Kirby vs Early Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Early Wynn has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). George Kirby has played 2022–present as a pitcher; Early Wynn played 1939–1963 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
George Kirby (2022–present) and Early Wynn (1939–1963) — breaking in during the 2020s and the 1930s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. George Kirby has 54 wins and 769 strikeouts through October 12, 2026; Early Wynn finished with 300 wins and 2,334 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Early Wynn, with 3.54 to George Kirby's 3.74.
- Who won more games? Early Wynn, with 300 to George Kirby's 54.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Early Wynn, with 2,334 to George Kirby's 769.
- Who had the better WHIP? George Kirby, with 1.17 to Early Wynn's 1.33.
- Who pitched more innings? Early Wynn, with 4,564.0 to George Kirby's 812.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Early Wynn, with 49 to George Kirby's 0.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Early Wynn, with 25,348 career Pitcher PIV to George Kirby's 14,778.
George Kirby
Early Wynn
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. 12 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 4 are counting totals on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded them. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2020s and the 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
George Kirby is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | George Kirby | Early Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 54 | Leads: 300 |
| Losses not scored | 45 | 244 |
| Games | 142 | Leads: 691 |
| Games Started | 142 | Leads: 612 |
| Complete Games | 2 | Leads: 290 |
| Shutouts | 0 | Leads: 49 |
| Saves | 0 | Leads: 15 |
| Strikeouts | 769 | Leads: 2,334 |
| Walks not scored | 140 | 1,775 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 813 | 4,291 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 94 | 338 |
| Innings Pitched | 812.1 | Leads: 4,564.0 |
| ERA | 3.74 | Leads: 3.54 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.17 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | Leads: 8.52 | 4.60 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.55 | 3.50 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Early Wynn outpaces George Kirby 25,348 to 14,778 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Early Wynn played 23 seasons to George Kirby's 4, while George Kirby carries the higher per-season figure (3,695 to 1,102). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
George Kirby — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Early Wynn — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Early Wynn leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and innings pitched, while George Kirby owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Early Wynn. PIV agrees: Early Wynn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Kirby and Early Wynn careers compare
Early Wynn (1939–1963) was finished before George Kirby (2022–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: George Kirby has appeared in 142 games to Early Wynn's 691. The green cells for George Kirby are WHIP (1.17 to 1.33), strikeouts per nine (8.52 to 4.60), and walks per nine (1.55 to 3.50). By rate, George Kirby struck out 8.52 and walked 1.55 per nine innings; Early Wynn struck out 4.60 and walked 3.50. Both had the same role: George Kirby was mainly a starter (142 starts in 142 games); Early Wynn was mainly a starter (612 starts in 691 games). Because George Kirby is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
George Kirby vs Early Wynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Kirby or Early Wynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Early Wynn leads George Kirby in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Early Wynn, with 3.54 to George Kirby's 3.74.
- Who won more games?
- Early Wynn, with 300 to George Kirby's 54.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Early Wynn, with 2,334 to George Kirby's 769.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- George Kirby, with 1.17 to Early Wynn's 1.33.