Satchel Paige vs Claude Passeau: Career Stats Comparison
Satchel Paige (1948–1965) and Claude Passeau (1935–1947) — breaking in during the 1940s and the 1930s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Satchel Paige compiled 143 wins and 1,695 strikeouts; Claude Passeau put up 162 wins and 1,104 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Satchel Paige
Claude Passeau
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 | Satchel Paige | Claude Passeau |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 143 | 162 |
| Losses | 89 | 150 |
| Games | 438 | 444 |
| Games Started | 226 | 331 |
| Complete Games | 116 | 188 |
| Shutouts | 28 | 26 |
| Saves | 47 | 21 |
| Strikeouts | 1,695 | 1,104 |
| Walks | 533 | 728 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,647 | 2,856 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 66 | 105 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,962 | 2,719 |
| ERA | 2.77 | 3.32 |
| WHIP | 1.11 | 1.32 |
| K/9 | 7.77 | 3.65 |
| BB/9 | 2.44 | 2.41 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Satchel Paige outpaces Claude Passeau 77,694 to 39,598 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,775 vs 2,828 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).
Satchel Paige — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Claude Passeau — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Satchel Paige leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and K/9, while Claude Passeau owns wins and innings pitched. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Satchel Paige. PIV agrees: Satchel Paige grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.