Eppa Rixey vs Joe Williams: Career Stats Comparison
Eppa Rixey (1912–1933) and Joe Williams (?–1932) — they pitched in different contexts, so adjusted stats matter. Eppa Rixey compiled 266 wins and 1,350 strikeouts; Joe Williams put up 109 wins and 1,033 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Eppa Rixey
Joe Williams
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 | Eppa Rixey | Joe Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 266 | 109 |
| Losses | 251 | 59 |
| Games | 692 | 207 |
| Games Started | 552 | 172 |
| Complete Games | 290 | 140 |
| Shutouts | 37 | 14 |
| Saves | 14 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | 1,350 | 1,033 |
| Walks | 1,082 | 339 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,633 | 1,456 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 92 | 26 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,494 | 1,517 |
| ERA | 3.15 | 2.57 |
| WHIP | 1.27 | 1.18 |
| K/9 | 2.70 | 6.13 |
| BB/9 | 2.17 | 2.01 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eppa Rixey edges Joe Williams 45,675 to 44,974 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,175 vs 2,142 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).
Eppa Rixey — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Joe Williams — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eppa Rixey leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Joe Williams owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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.