Lindy McDaniel vs Ron Reed: Career Stats Comparison
Lindy McDaniel (1955–1975) and Ron Reed (1966–1984) — breaking in during the 1950s and the 1960s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Lindy McDaniel compiled 141 wins and 1,361 strikeouts; Ron Reed put up 146 wins and 1,481 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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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 | Lindy McDaniel | Ron Reed |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 141 | 146 |
| Losses | 119 | 140 |
| Games | 987 | 751 |
| Games Started | 74 | 236 |
| Complete Games | 18 | 55 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 8 |
| Saves | 172 | 103 |
| Strikeouts | 1,361 | 1,481 |
| Walks | 623 | 633 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,099 | 2,374 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 172 | 182 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,139 | 2,477 |
| ERA | 3.45 | 3.46 |
| WHIP | 1.27 | 1.21 |
| K/9 | 5.73 | 5.38 |
| BB/9 | 2.62 | 2.30 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ron Reed edges Lindy McDaniel 29,032 to 27,834 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,452 vs 1,265 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).
Lindy McDaniel — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Ron Reed — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ron Reed leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Lindy McDaniel owns ERA and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ron Reed. PIV agrees: Ron Reed grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.