Dutch Leonard vs Hal Newhouser: Career Stats Comparison
Hal Newhouser has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 11 statistical categories compared on this page. 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 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.
Quick answer
- 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.
- Who pitched more innings? Dutch Leonard, with 3,218 to Hal Newhouser's 2,993.
- Who threw more shutouts? Hal Newhouser, with 33 to Dutch Leonard's 30.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Dutch Leonard, with 44,834 career Pitcher PIV to Hal Newhouser's 43,492.
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. 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: compare them with the era in mind, or use the PIV card below, which is.
| Statistic | Dutch Leonard | Hal Newhouser |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 191 | Leads: 207 |
| Losses | 181 | 150 |
| Games | Leads: 640 | 488 |
| Games Started | 374 | 374 |
| Complete Games | 192 | Leads: 212 |
| Shutouts | 30 | Leads: 33 |
| Saves | Leads: 44 | 26 |
| Strikeouts | 1,170 | Leads: 1,796 |
| Walks | 737 | 1,249 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,304 | 2,674 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 158 | 137 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 3,218 | 2,993 |
| 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 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.
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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 11 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.