Jon Matlack vs Steve Rogers: Career Stats Comparison
Jon Matlack (1971–1983) and Steve Rogers (1973–1985) — both came up during the 1970s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jon Matlack compiled 125 wins and 1,516 strikeouts; Steve Rogers put up 158 wins and 1,621 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jon Matlack
Steve Rogers
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 | Jon Matlack | Steve Rogers |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 125 | 158 |
| Losses | 126 | 152 |
| Games | 361 | 399 |
| Games Started | 318 | 393 |
| Complete Games | 97 | 129 |
| Shutouts | 30 | 37 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Strikeouts | 1,516 | 1,621 |
| Walks | 638 | 876 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,276 | 2,619 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 161 | 151 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,363 | 2,837 |
| ERA | 3.18 | 3.17 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.23 |
| K/9 | 5.77 | 5.14 |
| BB/9 | 2.43 | 2.78 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Steve Rogers leads Jon Matlack 44,265 to 38,811 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,405 vs 2,985 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).
Jon Matlack — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Steve Rogers — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Steve Rogers leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Jon Matlack owns K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Steve Rogers. PIV agrees: Steve Rogers grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.