Dutch Leonard vs Claude Passeau: Career Stats Comparison
Dutch Leonard has the better career line of the two, leading 7 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; Claude Passeau played 1935–1947 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 Claude Passeau (1935–1947) — both debuted in the 1930s. Dutch Leonard finished with 191 wins and 1,170 strikeouts; Claude Passeau finished with 162 wins and 1,104 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Dutch Leonard, in 7 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Dutch Leonard, with 3.25 to Claude Passeau's 3.32.
- Who won more games? Dutch Leonard, with 191 to Claude Passeau's 162.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Dutch Leonard, with 1,170 to Claude Passeau's 1,104.
- Who had the better WHIP? Dutch Leonard, with 1.26 to Claude Passeau's 1.32.
- How many innings did each pitch? Dutch Leonard 3,218.1, Claude Passeau 2,719.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Dutch Leonard, with 30 to Claude Passeau's 26.
Dutch Leonard
Claude Passeau
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 | Claude Passeau |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 191 | 162 |
| Losses not scored | 181 | 150 |
| Games not scored | 640 | 444 |
| Games Started not scored | 374 | 331 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 192 | 188 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 30 | 26 |
| Saves not scored | 44 | 21 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 1,170 | 1,104 |
| Walks not scored | 737 | 728 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 3,304 | 2,856 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 158 | 105 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 3,218.1 | 2,719.2 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.25 | 3.32 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.26 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 3.27 | Leads: 3.65 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.06 | 2.41 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dutch Leonard leads Claude Passeau 44,834 to 39,598 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Dutch Leonard played 20 seasons to Claude Passeau's 13, while Claude Passeau carries the higher per-season figure (3,046 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)
Claude Passeau — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Dutch Leonard leads 7 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Claude Passeau leads 1: strikeouts per nine. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dutch Leonard. PIV agrees: Dutch Leonard grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Dutch Leonard and Claude Passeau careers compare
From 1935 through 1947, Dutch Leonard and Claude Passeau were in the majors together. With 640 games against 444 across 20 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Claude Passeau's edges on the table are strikeouts per nine (3.65 to 3.27). By rate, Dutch Leonard struck out 3.27 and walked 2.06 per nine innings; Claude Passeau struck out 3.65 and walked 2.41. Dutch Leonard split time between starting and relief (374 starts in 640 games), while Claude Passeau was mainly a starter (331 starts in 444 games). Dutch Leonard allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.26 WHIP to Claude Passeau's 1.32.
Dutch Leonard vs Claude Passeau: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dutch Leonard or Claude Passeau?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dutch Leonard leads Claude Passeau in 7 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Dutch Leonard, with 3.25 to Claude Passeau's 3.32.
- Who won more games?
- Dutch Leonard, with 191 to Claude Passeau's 162.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Dutch Leonard, with 1,170 to Claude Passeau's 1,104.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Dutch Leonard, with 1.26 to Claude Passeau's 1.32.