Claude Passeau vs Early Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Claude Passeau (1935–1947) and Early Wynn (1939–1963) — both came up during the 1930s, so the matchup is a direct one. Claude Passeau compiled 162 wins and 1,104 strikeouts; Early Wynn put up 300 wins and 2,334 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Claude Passeau
Early Wynn
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 | Claude Passeau | Early Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 162 | 300 |
| Losses | 150 | 244 |
| Games | 444 | 691 |
| Games Started | 331 | 612 |
| Complete Games | 188 | 290 |
| Shutouts | 26 | 49 |
| Saves | 21 | 15 |
| Strikeouts | 1,104 | 2,334 |
| Walks | 728 | 1,775 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,856 | 4,291 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 105 | 338 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,719 | 4,564 |
| ERA | 3.32 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.32 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | 3.65 | 4.60 |
| BB/9 | 2.41 | 3.50 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Claude Passeau outpaces Early Wynn 39,598 to 25,348 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,828 vs 1,102 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).
Claude Passeau — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Early Wynn — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Early Wynn leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Claude Passeau owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Early Wynn. Note that PIV actually grades Claude Passeau ahead, which means Early Wynn's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.