Robin Roberts vs Bob Rush: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Roberts (1948–1966) and Bob Rush (1948–1960) — both came up during the 1940s, so the matchup is a direct one. Robin Roberts compiled 286 wins and 2,357 strikeouts; Bob Rush put up 127 wins and 1,244 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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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 | Robin Roberts | Bob Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 286 | 127 |
| Losses | 245 | 152 |
| Games | 676 | 417 |
| Games Started | 609 | 321 |
| Complete Games | 305 | 118 |
| Shutouts | 45 | 16 |
| Saves | 25 | 8 |
| Strikeouts | 2,357 | 1,244 |
| Walks | 902 | 789 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,582 | 2,327 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 505 | 177 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,688 | 2,410 |
| ERA | 3.41 | 3.65 |
| WHIP | 1.17 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 4.52 | 4.64 |
| BB/9 | 1.73 | 2.95 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robin Roberts outpaces Bob Rush 49,794 to 35,739 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,371 vs 2,553 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).
Robin Roberts — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Bob Rush — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robin Roberts leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Bob Rush owns K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robin Roberts. PIV agrees: Robin Roberts grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.