Rick Reuschel vs Steve Rogers: Career Stats Comparison
Rick Reuschel has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 statistical categories compared on this page. Rick Reuschel played 1972–1991 as a pitcher; Steve Rogers played 1973–1985 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
Rick Reuschel (1972–1991) and Steve Rogers (1973–1985) — both came up during the 1970s, so the matchup is a direct one. Rick Reuschel compiled 214 wins and 2,015 strikeouts; Steve Rogers put up 158 wins and 1,621 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Steve Rogers, with 3.17 to Rick Reuschel's 3.37.
- Who won more games? Rick Reuschel, with 214 to Steve Rogers's 158.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Rick Reuschel, with 2,015 to Steve Rogers's 1,621.
- Who had the better WHIP? Steve Rogers, with 1.23 to Rick Reuschel's 1.27.
- Who pitched more innings? Rick Reuschel, with 3,548 to Steve Rogers's 2,837.
- Who threw more shutouts? Steve Rogers, with 37 to Rick Reuschel's 26.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Rick Reuschel, with 52,650 career Pitcher PIV to Steve Rogers's 44,265.
Rick Reuschel
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted: compare them with the era in mind, or use the PIV card below, which is.
| Statistic | Rick Reuschel | Steve Rogers |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 214 | 158 |
| Losses | 191 | 152 |
| Games | Leads: 557 | 399 |
| Games Started | Leads: 529 | 393 |
| Complete Games | 102 | Leads: 129 |
| Shutouts | 26 | Leads: 37 |
| Saves | Leads: 5 | 2 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 2,015 | 1,621 |
| Walks | 935 | 876 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,588 | 2,619 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 221 | 151 |
| Innings Pitched | Leads: 3,548 | 2,837 |
| ERA | 3.37 | Leads: 3.17 |
| WHIP | 1.27 | Leads: 1.23 |
| K/9 | 5.11 | Leads: 5.14 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.37 | 2.78 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rick Reuschel leads Steve Rogers 52,650 to 44,265 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,507 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).
Rick Reuschel — 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, Rick Reuschel leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Steve Rogers owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rick Reuschel. PIV agrees: Rick Reuschel grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Rick Reuschel vs Steve Rogers: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rick Reuschel or Steve Rogers?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rick Reuschel leads Steve Rogers in 7 of 12 categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Steve Rogers, with 3.17 to Rick Reuschel's 3.37.
- Who won more games?
- Rick Reuschel, with 214 to Steve Rogers's 158.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Rick Reuschel, with 2,015 to Steve Rogers's 1,621.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Steve Rogers, with 1.23 to Rick Reuschel's 1.27.