Gaylord Perry vs Rick Reuschel: Career Stats Comparison
Gaylord Perry has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Gaylord Perry played 1962–1983 as a pitcher; Rick Reuschel played 1972–1991 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Gaylord Perry (1962–1983) and Rick Reuschel (1972–1991) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1970s respectively and share 12 seasons. Gaylord Perry finished with 314 wins and 3,534 strikeouts; Rick Reuschel finished with 214 wins and 2,015 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Gaylord Perry, in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Gaylord Perry, with 3.11 to Rick Reuschel's 3.37.
- Who won more games? Gaylord Perry, with 314 to Rick Reuschel's 214.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Gaylord Perry, with 3,534 to Rick Reuschel's 2,015.
- Who had the better WHIP? Gaylord Perry, with 1.18 to Rick Reuschel's 1.27.
- How many innings did each pitch? Gaylord Perry 5,350.1, Rick Reuschel 3,548.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Gaylord Perry, with 53 to Rick Reuschel's 26.
Gaylord Perry
Rick Reuschel
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Gaylord Perry | Rick Reuschel |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 314 | 214 |
| Losses not scored | 265 | 191 |
| Games not scored | 777 | 557 |
| Games Started not scored | 690 | 529 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 303 | 102 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 53 | 26 |
| Saves not scored | 11 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 3,534 | 2,015 |
| Walks not scored | 1,379 | 935 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 4,938 | 3,588 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 399 | 221 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 5,350.1 | 3,548.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.11 | 3.37 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.18 | 1.27 |
| K/9 | Leads: 5.94 | 5.11 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.32 | 2.37 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gaylord Perry outpaces Rick Reuschel 78,312 to 52,650 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 3,560 PIV per season to 2,771, across 22 seasons to 19. 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).
Gaylord Perry — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Rick Reuschel — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Gaylord Perry leads 8 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Rick Reuschel leads 0: no scored category. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Gaylord Perry. PIV agrees: Gaylord Perry grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Gaylord Perry and Rick Reuschel careers compare
From 1972 through 1983, Gaylord Perry and Rick Reuschel were in the majors together. With 777 games against 557 across 22 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Gaylord Perry leads every scored row of the table. The per-nine rows read 5.94 strikeouts and 2.32 walks for Gaylord Perry, 5.11 and 2.37 for Rick Reuschel. Both had the same role: Gaylord Perry was mainly a starter (690 starts in 777 games); Rick Reuschel was mainly a starter (529 starts in 557 games). Gaylord Perry allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.18 WHIP to Rick Reuschel's 1.27.
Gaylord Perry vs Rick Reuschel: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Gaylord Perry or Rick Reuschel?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Gaylord Perry leads Rick Reuschel in 8 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Gaylord Perry, with 3.11 to Rick Reuschel's 3.37.
- Who won more games?
- Gaylord Perry, with 314 to Rick Reuschel's 214.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Gaylord Perry, with 3,534 to Rick Reuschel's 2,015.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Gaylord Perry, with 1.18 to Rick Reuschel's 1.27.