Palmer (268-152 career mark) is the owner of a FIP of 2.81 while facing 16,114 opposing hitters during his time in the majors. His earned run average is 2.86 (1,253 ER’s allowed) and his career WHIP is 1.180. He has conceded 3,349 base hits (7.6 hits per nine innings) and has had 1,311 free passes. Palmer has pitched in 3,948 innings and is sitting with 2,212 K’s in his MLB career.
In his pro baseball career, Seaver has allowed 3,971 base hits while accumulating 3,640 strikeouts in 4,783 innings pitched. He has given up a total of 1,521 earned runs while earning a WHIP of 1.121 and having a FIP of 2.8. He has a K/BB ratio of 2.62 and he has gone up against 19,369 batters during his career. Seaver (311-205 career win-loss mark) has a 2.86 ERA and has surrendered 7.5 hits per 9 innings.
Jim Palmer vs Tom Seaver Stats
| Jim Palmer | Stat | Tom Seaver |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | Wins | 311 |
| 152 | Losses | 205 |
| 0.638 | W-L% | 0.603 |
| 2.86 | Earned Run Average (ERA) | 2.86 |
| 558 | Games Played | 656 |
| 521 | Games Started | 647 |
| 1.180 | WHIP | 1.121 |
| 1.69 | Strikeout to Walk Ratio (SO/W) | 2.62 |
| 7.6 | Hits Allowed Per 9 Innings | 7.5 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 3,948 | Innings Pitched | 4,783 |
| 3,349 | Hits Allowed | 3,971 |
| 1,395 | Runs Allowed | 1,674 |
| 1,253 | Earned Runs Allowed | 1,521 |
| 303 | Home Runs Allowed | 380 |
| 1,311 | Walks | 1,390 |
| 37 | Intentional Walks | 116 |
| 2,212 | Strikeouts | 3,640 |
| 16,114 | Batters Faced | 19,369 |
| 5.0 | Strikeouts Per 9 Innings | 6.8 |
| 3.50 | Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) | 3.04 |
