Curt Simmons vs Dizzy Trout: Career Stats Comparison
Curt Simmons (1947–1967) and Dizzy Trout (1939–1957) — breaking in during the 1940s and the 1930s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Curt Simmons compiled 193 wins and 1,697 strikeouts; Dizzy Trout put up 170 wins and 1,256 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Curt Simmons
Dizzy Trout
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 | Curt Simmons | Dizzy Trout |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 193 | 170 |
| Losses | 183 | 161 |
| Games | 569 | 521 |
| Games Started | 462 | 322 |
| Complete Games | 163 | 158 |
| Shutouts | 36 | 28 |
| Saves | 5 | 35 |
| Strikeouts | 1,697 | 1,256 |
| Walks | 1,063 | 1,046 |
| Hits Allowed | 3,313 | 2,641 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 255 | 112 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,348 | 2,725 |
| ERA | 3.54 | 3.23 |
| WHIP | 1.31 | 1.35 |
| K/9 | 4.56 | 4.15 |
| BB/9 | 2.86 | 3.45 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Curt Simmons leads Dizzy Trout 32,211 to 25,842 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,400 vs 1,615 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).
Curt Simmons — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Dizzy Trout — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Curt Simmons leads in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, and K/9, while Dizzy Trout owns ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Curt Simmons. PIV agrees: Curt Simmons grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.