Jack Quinn vs Eppa Rixey: Career Stats Comparison
Eppa Rixey has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Jack Quinn played 1909–1933 as a pitcher; Eppa Rixey played 1912–1933 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
Jack Quinn (1909–1933) and Eppa Rixey (1912–1933) — they debuted in the 1900s and the 1910s respectively and share 22 seasons. Jack Quinn finished with 247 wins and 1,329 strikeouts; Eppa Rixey finished with 266 wins and 1,350 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Eppa Rixey, in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Eppa Rixey, with 3.15 to Jack Quinn's 3.29.
- Who won more games? Eppa Rixey, with 266 to Jack Quinn's 247.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Eppa Rixey, with 1,350 to Jack Quinn's 1,329.
- Who had the better WHIP? Eppa Rixey, with 1.27 to Jack Quinn's 1.30.
- How many innings did each pitch? Jack Quinn 3,920.1, Eppa Rixey 4,494.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Eppa Rixey, with 37 to Jack Quinn's 28.
Jack Quinn
Eppa Rixey
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 | Jack Quinn | Eppa Rixey |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 247 | Leads: 266 |
| Losses not scored | 218 | 251 |
| Games not scored | 756 | 692 |
| Games Started not scored | 444 | 552 |
| Complete Games | 243 | Leads: 290 |
| Shutouts | 28 | Leads: 37 |
| Saves not scored | 57 | 14 |
| Strikeouts | 1,329 | Leads: 1,350 |
| Walks not scored | 860 | 1,082 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 4,238 | 4,633 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 102 | 92 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 3,920.1 | 4,494.2 |
| ERA | 3.29 | Leads: 3.15 |
| WHIP | 1.30 | Leads: 1.27 |
| K/9 | Leads: 3.05 | 2.70 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 1.97 | 2.17 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eppa Rixey leads Jack Quinn 45,675 to 38,930 — driven by per-season impact — 2,175 PIV per season to 1,693 — rather than by longevity, since Eppa Rixey played 21 seasons to Jack Quinn's 23. 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).
Jack Quinn — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Eppa Rixey — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Eppa Rixey leads 6 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Jack Quinn leads 2: strikeouts per nine and walks per nine. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Eppa Rixey. PIV agrees: Eppa Rixey grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jack Quinn and Eppa Rixey careers compare
From 1912 through 1933, Jack Quinn and Eppa Rixey were in the majors together. With 756 games against 692 across 23 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Jack Quinn are strikeouts per nine (3.05 to 2.70) and walks per nine (1.97 to 2.17). By rate, Jack Quinn struck out 3.05 and walked 1.97 per nine innings; Eppa Rixey struck out 2.70 and walked 2.17. Jack Quinn split time between starting and relief (444 starts in 756 games), while Eppa Rixey was mainly a starter (552 starts in 692 games). In WHIP, Eppa Rixey's 1.27 beats Jack Quinn's 1.30.
Jack Quinn vs Eppa Rixey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jack Quinn or Eppa Rixey?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Eppa Rixey leads Jack Quinn in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Eppa Rixey, with 3.15 to Jack Quinn's 3.29.
- Who won more games?
- Eppa Rixey, with 266 to Jack Quinn's 247.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Eppa Rixey, with 1,350 to Jack Quinn's 1,329.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Eppa Rixey, with 1.27 to Jack Quinn's 1.30.