Dutch Leonard vs Hal Newhouser: Career Stats Comparison
Hal Newhouser has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dutch Leonard played 1933–1953 as a pitcher; Hal Newhouser played 1939–1955 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
Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) and Hal Newhouser (1939–1955) — both debuted in the 1930s. Dutch Leonard finished with 191 wins and 1,170 strikeouts; Hal Newhouser finished with 207 wins and 1,796 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Hal Newhouser, in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Hal Newhouser, with 3.06 to Dutch Leonard's 3.25.
- Who won more games? Hal Newhouser, with 207 to Dutch Leonard's 191.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Hal Newhouser, with 1,796 to Dutch Leonard's 1,170.
- Who had the better WHIP? Dutch Leonard, with 1.26 to Hal Newhouser's 1.31.
- How many innings did each pitch? Dutch Leonard 3,218.1, Hal Newhouser 2,993.0.
- Who threw more shutouts? Hal Newhouser, with 33 to Dutch Leonard's 30.
Dutch Leonard
Hal Newhouser
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 | Dutch Leonard | Hal Newhouser |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 191 | Leads: 207 |
| Losses not scored | 181 | 150 |
| Games not scored | 640 | 488 |
| Games Started not scored | 374 | 374 |
| Complete Games | 192 | Leads: 212 |
| Shutouts | 30 | Leads: 33 |
| Saves not scored | 44 | 26 |
| Strikeouts | 1,170 | Leads: 1,796 |
| Walks not scored | 737 | 1,249 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 3,304 | 2,674 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 158 | 137 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 3,218.1 | 2,993.0 |
| ERA | 3.25 | Leads: 3.06 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.26 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 3.27 | Leads: 5.40 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.06 | 3.76 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dutch Leonard edges Hal Newhouser 44,834 to 43,492 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Dutch Leonard played 20 seasons to Hal Newhouser's 17, while Hal Newhouser carries the higher per-season figure (2,558 to 2,242). 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).
Dutch Leonard — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Hal Newhouser — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Hal Newhouser leads 6 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Dutch Leonard leads 2: WHIP and walks per nine. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Hal Newhouser. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Dutch Leonard higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Dutch Leonard and Hal Newhouser careers compare
The careers of Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) and Hal Newhouser (1939–1955) overlapped from 1939 to 1953, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 640 games for Dutch Leonard and 488 for Hal Newhouser across 20 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Dutch Leonard are WHIP (1.26 to 1.31) and walks per nine (2.06 to 3.76). By rate, Dutch Leonard struck out 3.27 and walked 2.06 per nine innings; Hal Newhouser struck out 5.40 and walked 3.76.
Dutch Leonard vs Hal Newhouser: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dutch Leonard or Hal Newhouser?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Hal Newhouser leads Dutch Leonard in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Hal Newhouser, with 3.06 to Dutch Leonard's 3.25.
- Who won more games?
- Hal Newhouser, with 207 to Dutch Leonard's 191.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Hal Newhouser, with 1,796 to Dutch Leonard's 1,170.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Dutch Leonard, with 1.26 to Hal Newhouser's 1.31.