Bob Rush vs Curt Simmons: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Rush (1948–1960) and Curt Simmons (1947–1967) — both came up during the 1940s, so the matchup is a direct one. Bob Rush compiled 127 wins and 1,244 strikeouts; Curt Simmons put up 193 wins and 1,697 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Curt Simmons
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 | Bob Rush | Curt Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 127 | 193 |
| Losses | 152 | 183 |
| Games | 417 | 569 |
| Games Started | 321 | 462 |
| Complete Games | 118 | 163 |
| Shutouts | 16 | 36 |
| Saves | 8 | 5 |
| Strikeouts | 1,244 | 1,697 |
| Walks | 789 | 1,063 |
| Hits Allowed | 2,327 | 3,313 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 177 | 255 |
| Innings Pitched | 2,410 | 3,348 |
| ERA | 3.65 | 3.54 |
| WHIP | 1.29 | 1.31 |
| K/9 | 4.64 | 4.56 |
| BB/9 | 2.95 | 2.86 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Rush leads Curt Simmons 35,739 to 32,211 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,553 vs 1,400 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).
Bob Rush — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Curt Simmons — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Curt Simmons leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and innings pitched, while Bob Rush owns WHIP and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Curt Simmons. Note that PIV actually grades Bob Rush ahead, which means Curt Simmons's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.