Jeff Bagwell vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Bagwell has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; George Sisler played 1915–1930 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 George Sisler (1915–1930) — 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; George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 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 George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.
- Who drove in more runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 1,529 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to George Sisler's 29,261.
Jeff Bagwell
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and George Sisler. 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 | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,150 | 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 7,797 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,517 | 1,284 |
| Hits | 2,314 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | Leads: 488 | 425 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 102 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,529 | 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 202 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .297 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .408 | .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .540 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell outpaces George Sisler 47,120 to 29,261 — driven by per-season impact — 3,141 PIV per season to 1,829 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to George Sisler's 16. 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
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Bagwell leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while George Sisler owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jeff Bagwell. PIV agrees: Jeff Bagwell 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 George Sisler careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: George Sisler's ended in 1930, and Jeff Bagwell debuted in 1991. The two careers are close in length, 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell and 2,055 for George Sisler across 15 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401), but George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Jeff Bagwell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,314 hits leaving the park. George Sisler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jeff Bagwell's on-base percentage of .408 tops George Sisler's .379.
Jeff Bagwell vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Bagwell or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jeff Bagwell leads George Sisler in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Bagwell or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.