Mickey Lolich vs Gaylord Perry: Career Stats Comparison
Mickey Lolich (1963–1979) and Gaylord Perry (1962–1983) — both came up during the 1960s, so the matchup is a direct one. Mickey Lolich compiled 217 wins and 2,832 strikeouts; Gaylord Perry put up 314 wins and 3,534 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Mickey Lolich
Gaylord Perry
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 | Mickey Lolich | Gaylord Perry |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 217 | 314 |
| Losses | 191 | 265 |
| Games | 586 | 777 |
| Games Started | 496 | 690 |
| Complete Games | 195 | 303 |
| Shutouts | 41 | 53 |
| Saves | 11 | 11 |
| Strikeouts | 2,832 | 3,534 |
| Walks | 1,099 | 1,379 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,366 | 4,938 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 347 | 399 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,638 | 5,350 |
| ERA | 3.44 | 3.11 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.18 |
| K/9 | 7.01 | 5.94 |
| BB/9 | 2.72 | 2.32 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gaylord Perry outpaces Mickey Lolich 78,312 to 32,209 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,132 vs 2,013 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).
Mickey Lolich — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Gaylord Perry — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Gaylord Perry leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Mickey Lolich owns K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Gaylord Perry. PIV agrees: Gaylord Perry grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.