Dutch Leonard vs Hal Newhouser: Career Stats Comparison
Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) and Hal Newhouser (1939–1955) — both came up during the 1930s, so the matchup is a direct one. Dutch Leonard compiled 191 wins and 1,170 strikeouts; Hal Newhouser put up 207 wins and 1,796 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Dutch Leonard | Hal Newhouser |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 191 | 207 |
| Losses | 181 | 150 |
| Games | 640 | 488 |
| Games Started | 374 | 374 |
| Complete Games | 192 | 212 |
| Shutouts | 30 | 33 |
| Saves | 44 | 26 |
| Strikeouts | 1,170 | 1,796 |
| Walks | 737 | 1,249 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,304 | 2,674 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 158 | 137 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,218 | 2,993 |
| ERA | 3.25 | 3.06 |
| WHIP | 1.26 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 3.27 | 5.40 |
| BB/9 | 2.06 | 3.76 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dutch Leonard edges Hal Newhouser 44,834 to 43,492 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,242 vs 2,558 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).
Dutch Leonard — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Hal Newhouser — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Hal Newhouser leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and K/9, while Dutch Leonard owns WHIP and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Hal Newhouser. Note that PIV actually grades Dutch Leonard ahead, which means Hal Newhouser's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.