Steve Rogers vs Mike Scott: Career Stats Comparison
Steve Rogers (1973–1985) and Mike Scott (1979–1991) — both came up during the 1970s, so the matchup is a direct one. Steve Rogers compiled 158 wins and 1,621 strikeouts; Mike Scott put up 124 wins and 1,469 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Steve Rogers
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 | Steve Rogers | Mike Scott |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 158 | 124 |
| Losses | 152 | 108 |
| Games | 399 | 347 |
| Games Started | 393 | 319 |
| Complete Games | 129 | 45 |
| Shutouts | 37 | 22 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 1,621 | 1,469 |
| Walks | 876 | 627 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,619 | 1,858 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 151 | 173 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,837 | 2,068 |
| ERA | 3.17 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.20 |
| K/9 | 5.14 | 6.39 |
| BB/9 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Steve Rogers outpaces Mike Scott 44,265 to 28,073 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (3,405 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).
Steve Rogers — 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, Steve Rogers leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and innings pitched, while Mike Scott owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Steve Rogers. PIV agrees: Steve Rogers grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.