Gaylord Perry vs Steve Rogers: Career Stats Comparison
Gaylord Perry (1962–1983) and Steve Rogers (1973–1985) — breaking in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Gaylord Perry compiled 314 wins and 3,534 strikeouts; Steve Rogers put up 158 wins and 1,621 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Gaylord Perry
Steve Rogers
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 | Gaylord Perry | Steve Rogers |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 314 | 158 |
| Losses | 265 | 152 |
| Games | 777 | 399 |
| Games Started | 690 | 393 |
| Complete Games | 303 | 129 |
| Shutouts | 53 | 37 |
| Saves | 11 | 2 |
| Strikeouts | 3,534 | 1,621 |
| Walks | 1,379 | 876 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,938 | 2,619 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 399 | 151 |
| Innings Pitched | 5,350 | 2,837 |
| ERA | 3.11 | 3.17 |
| WHIP | 1.18 | 1.23 |
| K/9 | 5.94 | 5.14 |
| BB/9 | 2.32 | 2.78 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gaylord Perry outpaces Steve Rogers 78,312 to 44,265 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,132 vs 3,405 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).
Gaylord Perry — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Steve Rogers — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Gaylord Perry leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Steve Rogers owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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.