Jerry Reuss vs Mike Scott: Career Stats Comparison
Jerry Reuss (1969–1990) and Mike Scott (1979–1991) — breaking in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Jerry Reuss compiled 220 wins and 1,907 strikeouts; Mike Scott put up 124 wins and 1,469 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Jerry Reuss
Mike Scott
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 | Jerry Reuss | Mike Scott |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 220 | 124 |
| Losses | 191 | 108 |
| Games | 628 | 347 |
| Games Started | 547 | 319 |
| Complete Games | 127 | 45 |
| Shutouts | 39 | 22 |
| Saves | 11 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 1,907 | 1,469 |
| Walks | 1,127 | 627 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,734 | 1,858 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 245 | 173 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,669 | 2,068 |
| ERA | 3.64 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.32 | 1.20 |
| K/9 | 4.68 | 6.39 |
| BB/9 | 2.76 | 2.73 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jerry Reuss edges Mike Scott 29,536 to 28,073 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,181 vs 2,159 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).
Jerry Reuss — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Mike Scott — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jerry Reuss leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Mike Scott owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jerry Reuss. PIV agrees: Jerry Reuss grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.