Robin Roberts vs Early Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Roberts (1948–1966) and Early Wynn (1939–1963) — breaking in during the 1940s and the 1930s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Robin Roberts compiled 286 wins and 2,357 strikeouts; Early Wynn put up 300 wins and 2,334 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Robin Roberts
Early Wynn
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 | Early Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 286 | 300 |
| Losses | 245 | 244 |
| Games | 676 | 691 |
| Games Started | 609 | 612 |
| Complete Games | 305 | 290 |
| Shutouts | 45 | 49 |
| Saves | 25 | 15 |
| Strikeouts | 2,357 | 2,334 |
| Walks | 902 | 1,775 |
| Hits Allowed | 4,582 | 4,291 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 505 | 338 |
| Innings Pitched | 4,688 | 4,564 |
| ERA | 3.41 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.17 | 1.33 |
| K/9 | 4.52 | 4.60 |
| BB/9 | 1.73 | 3.50 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robin Roberts outpaces Early Wynn 49,794 to 25,348 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,371 vs 1,102 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)
Early Wynn — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robin Roberts leads in strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Early Wynn owns wins and 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.