Niekro (318-274 win-loss record in his career) has a FIP of 3.30 while going up against 22,677 batters in the major leagues. His earned run average is 3.35 (2,012 earned runs allowed) and he has a WHIP of 1.268. He has given up 5,044 base knocks (8.4 hits per nine innings) and has had 1,809 walks. Niekro has taken the mound for 5,404 innings and is sitting with 3,342 strikeouts so far in his career.
During his career, Seaver has allowed 3,971 base hits while he has accumulated 3,640 K’s in 4,783 innings pitched. He has allowed a total of 1,521 ER’s while earning a WHIP of 1.121 and being the owner of a FIP of 2.8. He has a K/BB ratio of 2.62 and he has gone up against 19,369 hitters in his pro baseball career. Seaver (311-205 win-loss mark in his career) has a 2.86 earned run average while surrendering 7.5 hits per 9 innings.
Phil Niekro vs Tom Seaver Stats
| Phil Niekro | Stat | Tom Seaver |
|---|---|---|
| 318 | Wins | 311 |
| 274 | Losses | 205 |
| 0.537 | W-L% | 0.603 |
| 3.35 | Earned Run Average (ERA) | 2.86 |
| 864 | Games Played | 656 |
| 716 | Games Started | 647 |
| 1.268 | WHIP | 1.121 |
| 1.85 | Strikeout to Walk Ratio (SO/W) | 2.62 |
| 8.4 | Hits Allowed Per 9 Innings | 7.5 |
| 29 | Saves | 1 |
| 5,404 | Innings Pitched | 4,783 |
| 5,044 | Hits Allowed | 3,971 |
| 2,337 | Runs Allowed | 1,674 |
| 2,012 | Earned Runs Allowed | 1,521 |
| 482 | Home Runs Allowed | 380 |
| 1,809 | Walks | 1,390 |
| 86 | Intentional Walks | 116 |
| 3,342 | Strikeouts | 3,640 |
| 22,677 | Batters Faced | 19,369 |
| 5.6 | Strikeouts Per 9 Innings | 6.8 |
| 3.62 | Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) | 3.04 |