Satchel Paige vs Bob Rush: Career Stats Comparison
Satchel Paige (1948–1965) and Bob Rush (1948–1960) — both came up during the 1940s, so the matchup is a direct one. Satchel Paige compiled 143 wins and 1,695 strikeouts; Bob Rush put up 127 wins and 1,244 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Satchel Paige
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 | Bob Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 143 | 127 |
| Losses | 89 | 152 |
| Games | 438 | 417 |
| Games Started | 226 | 321 |
| Complete Games | 116 | 118 |
| Shutouts | 28 | 16 |
| Saves | 47 | 8 |
| Strikeouts | 1,695 | 1,244 |
| Walks | 533 | 789 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,647 | 2,327 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 66 | 177 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,962 | 2,410 |
| ERA | 2.77 | 3.65 |
| WHIP | 1.11 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 7.77 | 4.64 |
| BB/9 | 2.44 | 2.95 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Satchel Paige outpaces Bob Rush 77,694 to 35,739 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,775 vs 2,553 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)
Bob Rush — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Satchel Paige leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Bob Rush owns 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.