Jeff Bagwell vs Rogers Hornsby: Career Stats Comparison
Rogers Hornsby has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jeff Bagwell played 1991–2005 as a hitter; Rogers Hornsby played 1915–1937 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Jeff Bagwell (1991–2005) and Rogers Hornsby (1915–1937) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jeff Bagwell finished with 2,314 hits and 449 home runs; Rogers Hornsby finished with 2,930 hits and 301 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Rogers Hornsby's 301.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to Jeff Bagwell's .948.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits? Rogers Hornsby, with 2,930 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.
- Who drove in more runs? Rogers Hornsby, with 1,584 to Jeff Bagwell's 1,529.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rogers Hornsby, with 68,443 career PIV to Jeff Bagwell's 47,120.
- Who won more championships? Rogers Hornsby, with 1 World Series title to Jeff Bagwell's 0.
Jeff Bagwell
Rogers Hornsby
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and Rogers Hornsby. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 1990s and the 1910s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jeff Bagwell | Rogers Hornsby |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,150 | Leads: 2,259 |
| At-Bats | 7,797 | Leads: 8,173 |
| Runs | 1,517 | Leads: 1,579 |
| Hits | 2,314 | Leads: 2,930 |
| Doubles | 488 | Leads: 541 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 169 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 301 |
| RBI | 1,529 | Leads: 1,584 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 1,038 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 679 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 202 | 135 |
| Batting Avg | .297 | Leads: .358 |
| On-Base % | .408 | Leads: .434 |
| Slugging % | .540 | Leads: .577 |
| OPS | .948 | Leads: 1.010 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rogers Hornsby outpaces Jeff Bagwell 68,443 to 47,120 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Rogers Hornsby played 24 seasons to Jeff Bagwell's 15, while Jeff Bagwell carries the higher per-season figure (3,141 to 2,852). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Jeff Bagwell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Rogers Hornsby — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rogers Hornsby leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Jeff Bagwell owns home runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rogers Hornsby. PIV agrees: Rogers Hornsby grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jeff Bagwell and Rogers Hornsby careers compare
Rogers Hornsby (1915–1937) was finished before Jeff Bagwell (1991–2005) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell and 2,259 for Rogers Hornsby across 15 and 24 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jeff Bagwell's edges on the table are home runs (449 to 301), walks (1,401 to 1,038), and stolen bases (202 to 135). Plate discipline differs: Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401), but Rogers Hornsby walked more often than struck out (1,038 walks, 679 strikeouts). Jeff Bagwell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,314 hits leaving the park.
Jeff Bagwell vs Rogers Hornsby: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Bagwell or Rogers Hornsby?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rogers Hornsby leads Jeff Bagwell in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Bagwell or Rogers Hornsby hit more home runs?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Rogers Hornsby's 301.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to Jeff Bagwell's .948.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 2,930 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.