Bob Locker vs Wilbur Wood: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Locker (1965–1975) and Wilbur Wood (1961–1978) — both came up during the 1960s, so the matchup is a direct one. Bob Locker compiled 57 wins and 577 strikeouts; Wilbur Wood put up 164 wins and 1,411 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Wilbur Wood
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 | Bob Locker | Wilbur Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 57 | 164 |
| Losses | 39 | 156 |
| Games | 576 | 651 |
| Games Started | 0 | 297 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 114 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 24 |
| Saves | 95 | 57 |
| Strikeouts | 577 | 1,411 |
| Walks | 257 | 724 |
| Hits Allowed | 776 | 2,582 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 40 | 209 |
| Innings Pitched | 879 | 2,684 |
| ERA | 2.75 | 3.24 |
| WHIP | 1.18 | 1.23 |
| K/9 | 5.91 | 4.73 |
| BB/9 | 2.63 | 2.43 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Locker leads Wilbur Wood 15,544 to 13,866 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,295 vs 770 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).
Bob Locker — top 1 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Wilbur Wood — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bob Locker leads in ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Wilbur Wood owns wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bob Locker. PIV agrees: Bob Locker grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.