Jon Matlack vs Mike Scott: Career Stats Comparison
Jon Matlack has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Jon Matlack played 1971–1983 as a pitcher; Mike Scott played 1979–1991 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 Mike Scott (1979–1991) — both came up during the 1970s, so the matchup is a direct one. Jon Matlack finished with 125 wins and 1,516 strikeouts; Mike Scott finished with 124 wins and 1,469 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Jon Matlack, with 3.18 to Mike Scott's 3.54.
- Who won more games? Jon Matlack, with 125 to Mike Scott's 124.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Jon Matlack, with 1,516 to Mike Scott's 1,469.
- Who had the better WHIP? Mike Scott, with 1.20 to Jon Matlack's 1.23.
- Who pitched more innings? Jon Matlack, with 2,363.0 to Mike Scott's 2,068.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Jon Matlack, with 30 to Mike Scott's 22.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Jon Matlack, with 38,811 career Pitcher PIV to Mike Scott's 28,073.
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 12 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 4 are counting totals on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded them. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. 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 | Mike Scott |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 125 | 124 |
| Losses not scored | 126 | 108 |
| Games | Leads: 361 | 347 |
| Games Started | 318 | Leads: 319 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 97 | 45 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 30 | 22 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 1,516 | 1,469 |
| Walks not scored | 638 | 627 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 2,276 | 1,858 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 161 | 173 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 2,363.0 | 2,068.2 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.18 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | Leads: 1.20 |
| K/9 | 5.77 | Leads: 6.39 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.43 | 2.73 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jon Matlack outpaces Mike Scott 38,811 to 28,073 — driven by per-season impact — 2,985 PIV per season to 2,159 — rather than by longevity, since Jon Matlack played 13 seasons to Mike Scott's 13. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
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.
Related Matchups
How the Jon Matlack and Mike Scott careers compare
Jon Matlack and Mike Scott were active at the same time between 1979 and 1983. With 361 games against 347 across 13 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Mike Scott comes out ahead, it is in starts (319 to 318), WHIP (1.20 to 1.23), and strikeouts per nine (6.39 to 5.77). The per-nine rows read 5.77 strikeouts and 2.43 walks for Jon Matlack, 6.39 and 2.73 for Mike Scott. Jon Matlack was mainly a starter (318 starts in 361 games), and Mike Scott was mainly a starter (319 starts in 347 games). Mike Scott allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.20 WHIP to Jon Matlack's 1.23.
Jon Matlack vs Mike Scott: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jon Matlack or Mike Scott?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jon Matlack leads Mike Scott in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Jon Matlack, with 3.18 to Mike Scott's 3.54.
- Who won more games?
- Jon Matlack, with 125 to Mike Scott's 124.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Jon Matlack, with 1,516 to Mike Scott's 1,469.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Mike Scott, with 1.20 to Jon Matlack's 1.23.