Jon Matlack vs Mike Scott: Career Stats Comparison
Jon Matlack (1971–1983) and Mike Scott (1979–1991) — both came up during the 1970s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jon Matlack compiled 125 wins and 1,516 strikeouts; Mike Scott put up 124 wins and 1,469 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jon Matlack
Mike Scott
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 | Mike Scott |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 125 | 124 |
| Losses | 126 | 108 |
| Games | 361 | 347 |
| Games Started | 318 | 319 |
| Complete Games | 97 | 45 |
| Shutouts | 30 | 22 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 1,516 | 1,469 |
| Walks | 638 | 627 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,276 | 1,858 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 161 | 173 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,363 | 2,068 |
| ERA | 3.18 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.20 |
| K/9 | 5.77 | 6.39 |
| BB/9 | 2.43 | 2.73 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jon Matlack outpaces Mike Scott 38,811 to 28,073 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,985 vs 2,159 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)
Mike Scott — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jon Matlack leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and innings pitched, while Mike Scott owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jon Matlack. PIV agrees: Jon Matlack grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.