Sam McDowell vs Camilo Pascual: Career Stats Comparison
Sam McDowell (1961–1975) and Camilo Pascual (1954–1971) — breaking in during the 1960s and the 1950s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Sam McDowell compiled 141 wins and 2,453 strikeouts; Camilo Pascual put up 174 wins and 2,167 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Sam McDowell
Camilo Pascual
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 | Sam McDowell | Camilo Pascual |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 141 | 174 |
| Losses | 134 | 170 |
| Games | 425 | 529 |
| Games Started | 346 | 404 |
| Complete Games | 103 | 132 |
| Shutouts | 23 | 36 |
| Saves | 14 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | 2,453 | 2,167 |
| Walks | 1,312 | 1,069 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,948 | 2,703 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 164 | 256 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,492 | 2,930 |
| ERA | 3.17 | 3.63 |
| WHIP | 1.31 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 8.86 | 6.65 |
| BB/9 | 4.74 | 3.28 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Camilo Pascual edges Sam McDowell 30,669 to 29,989 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,614 vs 1,874 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).
Sam McDowell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Camilo Pascual — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Camilo Pascual leads in wins, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Sam McDowell owns strikeouts, ERA, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Camilo Pascual. PIV agrees: Camilo Pascual grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.