Jim Bottomley vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 statistical categories compared on this page. Jim Bottomley played 1922–1937 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
Jim Bottomley (1922–1937) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — they broke in during the 1920s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Bottomley finished with 2,313 hits and 219 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? Jim Bottomley, with 219 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Bottomley, with .869 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Jim Bottomley's .310.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Jim Bottomley's 2,313.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Bottomley, with 1,422 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Jim Bottomley's 25,340.
- Who won more championships? Jim Bottomley, with 2 World Series titles to George Sisler's 0.
Jim Bottomley
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Bottomley and George Sisler. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted -- a .305 in 1965 and a .298 in 2001 came out of very different run environments -- so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jim Bottomley | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,991 | Leads: 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 7,471 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | 1,177 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Hits | 2,313 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | Leads: 465 | 425 |
| Triples | 151 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 219 | 102 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,422 | 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 664 | 472 |
| Strikeouts | 591 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 58 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .310 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .500 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: .869 | .847 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler leads Jim Bottomley 29,261 to 25,340 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,829 vs 1,584 per year). 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).
Jim Bottomley — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Jim Bottomley owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Sisler. PIV agrees: George Sisler grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Jim Bottomley vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Bottomley or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Jim Bottomley in 8 of 14 categories.
- Did Jim Bottomley or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Jim Bottomley, with 219 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Bottomley, with .869 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Jim Bottomley's .310.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Jim Bottomley's 2,313.