Jake Beckley vs Roger Connor: Career Stats Comparison
Roger Connor has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Jake Beckley played 1888–1907 as a hitter; Roger Connor played 1880–1897 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
Jake Beckley (1888–1907) and Roger Connor (1880–1897) — both debuted in the 1880s. Jake Beckley finished with 2,938 hits and 87 home runs; Roger Connor finished with 2,467 hits and 138 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Roger Connor, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Roger Connor, with 138 to Jake Beckley's 87.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roger Connor, with .883 to Jake Beckley's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roger Connor, with .316 to Jake Beckley's .308.
- Who had more hits? Jake Beckley, with 2,938 to Roger Connor's 2,467.
- Who drove in more runs? Jake Beckley, with 1,581 to Roger Connor's 1,323.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Roger Connor, with 46,736 career PIV to Jake Beckley's 26,506.
Jake Beckley
Roger Connor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jake Beckley and Roger Connor. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jake Beckley | Roger Connor |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,392 | 1,998 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,551 | 7,797 |
| Runs | 1,603 | Leads: 1,620 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,938 | 2,467 |
| Doubles | Leads: 473 | 441 |
| Triples | Leads: 244 | 233 |
| Home Runs | 87 | Leads: 138 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,581 | 1,323 |
| Walks | 616 | Leads: 1,002 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 526 | 455 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 315 | 244 |
| Batting Avg | .308 | Leads: .316 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .397 |
| Slugging % | .436 | Leads: .486 |
| OPS | .797 | Leads: .883 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roger Connor outpaces Jake Beckley 46,736 to 26,506 — driven by per-season impact — 2,596 PIV per season to 1,325 — rather than by longevity, since Roger Connor played 18 seasons to Jake Beckley's 20. 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 OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Jake Beckley — top 3 seasons by OPS
Roger Connor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Roger Connor leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, home runs, walks, batting average, and others. Jake Beckley leads 5: hits, doubles, triples, RBI, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roger Connor. PIV agrees: Roger Connor grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jake Beckley and Roger Connor careers compare
From 1888 through 1897, Jake Beckley and Roger Connor were in the majors together. With 2,392 games against 1,998 across 20 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jake Beckley walked more often than struck out (616 walks, 526 strikeouts); Roger Connor walked more often than struck out (1,002 walks, 455 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Roger Connor's hits: 87 of 2,938 for Jake Beckley, 138 of 2,467 for Roger Connor. Jake Beckley was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Roger Connor holds the edge, .486 to .436.
Jake Beckley vs Roger Connor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jake Beckley or Roger Connor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Roger Connor leads Jake Beckley in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jake Beckley or Roger Connor hit more home runs?
- Roger Connor, with 138 to Jake Beckley's 87.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roger Connor, with .883 to Jake Beckley's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roger Connor, with .316 to Jake Beckley's .308.
- Who had more hits?
- Jake Beckley, with 2,938 to Roger Connor's 2,467.