Jon Matlack vs Gaylord Perry: Career Stats Comparison
Gaylord Perry has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Jon Matlack played 1971–1983 as a pitcher; Gaylord Perry played 1962–1983 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Jon Matlack (1971–1983) and Gaylord Perry (1962–1983) — they debuted in the 1970s and the 1960s respectively and share 13 seasons. Jon Matlack finished with 125 wins and 1,516 strikeouts; Gaylord Perry finished with 314 wins and 3,534 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Gaylord Perry, in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Gaylord Perry, with 3.11 to Jon Matlack's 3.18.
- Who won more games? Gaylord Perry, with 314 to Jon Matlack's 125.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Gaylord Perry, with 3,534 to Jon Matlack's 1,516.
- Who had the better WHIP? Gaylord Perry, with 1.18 to Jon Matlack's 1.23.
- How many innings did each pitch? Jon Matlack 2,363.0, Gaylord Perry 5,350.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Gaylord Perry, with 53 to Jon Matlack's 30.
Jon Matlack
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jon Matlack | Gaylord Perry |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 125 | Leads: 314 |
| Losses not scored | 126 | 265 |
| Games not scored | 361 | 777 |
| Games Started not scored | 318 | 690 |
| Complete Games | 97 | Leads: 303 |
| Shutouts | 30 | Leads: 53 |
| Saves not scored | 3 | 11 |
| Strikeouts | 1,516 | Leads: 3,534 |
| Walks not scored | 638 | 1,379 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 2,276 | 4,938 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 161 | 399 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 2,363.0 | 5,350.1 |
| ERA | 3.18 | Leads: 3.11 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | Leads: 1.18 |
| K/9 | 5.77 | Leads: 5.94 |
| BB/9 | 2.43 | Leads: 2.32 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gaylord Perry outpaces Jon Matlack 78,312 to 38,811 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 3,560 PIV per season to 2,985, across 22 seasons to 13. 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).
Jon Matlack — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Gaylord Perry — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Gaylord Perry leads 8 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Jon Matlack leads 0: no scored category. 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.
Related Matchups
How the Jon Matlack and Gaylord Perry careers compare
The careers of Jon Matlack (1971–1983) and Gaylord Perry (1962–1983) overlapped from 1971 to 1983, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Jon Matlack appeared in 361 games to Gaylord Perry's 777. Every scored category on the table goes to Gaylord Perry. By rate, Jon Matlack struck out 5.77 and walked 2.43 per nine innings; Gaylord Perry struck out 5.94 and walked 2.32. Both had the same role: Jon Matlack was mainly a starter (318 starts in 361 games); Gaylord Perry was mainly a starter (690 starts in 777 games).
Jon Matlack vs Gaylord Perry: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jon Matlack or Gaylord Perry?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Gaylord Perry leads Jon Matlack in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Gaylord Perry, with 3.11 to Jon Matlack's 3.18.
- Who won more games?
- Gaylord Perry, with 314 to Jon Matlack's 125.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Gaylord Perry, with 3,534 to Jon Matlack's 1,516.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Gaylord Perry, with 1.18 to Jon Matlack's 1.23.