Mickey Lolich vs Bob Veale: Career Stats Comparison
Mickey Lolich (1963–1979) and Bob Veale (1962–1974) — both came up during the 1960s, so the matchup is a direct one. Mickey Lolich compiled 217 wins and 2,832 strikeouts; Bob Veale put up 120 wins and 1,703 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Mickey Lolich
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 | Bob Veale |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 217 | 120 |
| Losses | 191 | 95 |
| Games | 586 | 397 |
| Games Started | 496 | 255 |
| Complete Games | 195 | 78 |
| Shutouts | 41 | 20 |
| Saves | 11 | 21 |
| Strikeouts | 2,832 | 1,703 |
| Walks | 1,099 | 858 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,366 | 1,684 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 347 | 91 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,638 | 1,926 |
| ERA | 3.44 | 3.07 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 7.01 | 7.96 |
| BB/9 | 2.72 | 4.01 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Veale leads Mickey Lolich 36,615 to 32,209 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,615 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)
Bob Veale — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mickey Lolich leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Bob Veale owns ERA and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mickey Lolich. Note that PIV actually grades Bob Veale ahead, which means Mickey Lolich's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.