Dutch Leonard vs Early Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Dutch Leonard (1933–1953) and Early Wynn (1939–1963) — both came up during the 1930s, so the matchup is a direct one. Dutch Leonard compiled 191 wins and 1,170 strikeouts; Early Wynn put up 300 wins and 2,334 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Dutch Leonard
Early Wynn
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 | Early Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 191 | 300 |
| Losses | 181 | 244 |
| Games | 640 | 691 |
| Games Started | 374 | 612 |
| Complete Games | 192 | 290 |
| Shutouts | 30 | 49 |
| Saves | 44 | 15 |
| Strikeouts | 1,170 | 2,334 |
| Walks | 737 | 1,775 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,304 | 4,291 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 158 | 338 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,218 | 4,564 |
| ERA | 3.25 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.26 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | 3.27 | 4.60 |
| BB/9 | 2.06 | 3.50 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dutch Leonard outpaces Early Wynn 44,834 to 25,348 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,242 vs 1,102 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)
Early Wynn — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Early Wynn leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Dutch Leonard owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Early Wynn. Note that PIV actually grades Dutch Leonard ahead, which means Early Wynn's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.