Max Lanier vs Dizzy Trout: Career Stats Comparison
Max Lanier (1938–1953) and Dizzy Trout (1939–1957) — both came up during the 1930s, so the matchup is a direct one. Max Lanier compiled 108 wins and 821 strikeouts; Dizzy Trout put up 170 wins and 1,256 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Dizzy Trout
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 | Max Lanier | Dizzy Trout |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 108 | 170 |
| Losses | 82 | 161 |
| Games | 327 | 521 |
| Games Started | 204 | 322 |
| Complete Games | 91 | 158 |
| Shutouts | 21 | 28 |
| Saves | 17 | 35 |
| Strikeouts | 821 | 1,256 |
| Walks | 611 | 1,046 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,490 | 2,641 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 65 | 112 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,619 | 2,725 |
| ERA | 3.01 | 3.23 |
| WHIP | 1.30 | 1.35 |
| K/9 | 4.56 | 4.15 |
| BB/9 | 3.40 | 3.45 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dizzy Trout leads Max Lanier 25,842 to 23,060 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,615 vs 1,537 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).
Max Lanier — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Dizzy Trout — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dizzy Trout leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Max Lanier owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dizzy Trout. PIV agrees: Dizzy Trout grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.