Dutch Leonard vs Charlie Root: Career Stats Comparison
Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) and Charlie Root (1923–1941) — breaking in during the 1930s and the 1920s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Dutch Leonard compiled 191 wins and 1,170 strikeouts; Charlie Root put up 201 wins and 1,459 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Dutch Leonard
Charlie Root
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 | Charlie Root |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 191 | 201 |
| Losses | 181 | 160 |
| Games | 640 | 632 |
| Games Started | 374 | 341 |
| Complete Games | 192 | 177 |
| Shutouts | 30 | 21 |
| Saves | 44 | 40 |
| Strikeouts | 1,170 | 1,459 |
| Walks | 737 | 889 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,304 | 3,252 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 158 | 187 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,218 | 3,197 |
| ERA | 3.25 | 3.59 |
| WHIP | 1.26 | 1.30 |
| K/9 | 3.27 | 4.11 |
| BB/9 | 2.06 | 2.50 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dutch Leonard outpaces Charlie Root 44,834 to 28,449 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,242 vs 1,673 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)
Charlie Root — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dutch Leonard leads in ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Charlie Root owns wins, strikeouts, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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.