Eddie Plank vs Jack Quinn: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Plank (1901–1917) and Jack Quinn (1909–1933) — both came up during the 1900s, so the matchup is a direct one. Eddie Plank compiled 326 wins and 2,246 strikeouts; Jack Quinn put up 247 wins and 1,329 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Eddie Plank
Jack Quinn
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 | Eddie Plank | Jack Quinn |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 326 | 247 |
| Losses | 194 | 218 |
| Games | 623 | 756 |
| Games Started | 529 | 444 |
| Complete Games | 410 | 243 |
| Shutouts | 69 | 28 |
| Saves | 23 | 57 |
| Strikeouts | 2,246 | 1,329 |
| Walks | 1,072 | 860 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,958 | 4,238 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 42 | 102 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,495 | 3,920 |
| ERA | 2.35 | 3.29 |
| WHIP | 1.12 | 1.30 |
| K/9 | 4.50 | 3.05 |
| BB/9 | 2.15 | 1.97 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Plank outpaces Jack Quinn 51,914 to 38,930 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,054 vs 1,622 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).
Eddie Plank — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Jack Quinn — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eddie Plank leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Jack Quinn owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Eddie Plank. PIV agrees: Eddie Plank grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.