Pete Browning vs George Gore: Career Stats Comparison
Pete Browning has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Pete Browning played 1882–1894 as a hitter; George Gore played 1879–1892 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
Pete Browning (1882–1894) and George Gore (1879–1892) — they debuted in the 1880s and the 1870s respectively and share 11 seasons. Pete Browning finished with 1,646 hits and 46 home runs; George Gore finished with 1,612 hits and 46 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Pete Browning, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Neither — both are at 46.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Browning, with .869 to George Gore's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Pete Browning, with .341 to George Gore's .301.
- Who had more hits? Pete Browning, with 1,646 to George Gore's 1,612.
- Who drove in more runs? Pete Browning, with 659 to George Gore's 618.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Pete Browning, with 28,876 career PIV to George Gore's 25,348.
Pete Browning
George Gore
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Browning and George Gore. 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 | Pete Browning | George Gore |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,183 | 1,310 |
| At-Bats not scored | 4,820 | 5,357 |
| Runs | 954 | Leads: 1,327 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,646 | 1,612 |
| Doubles | Leads: 295 | 262 |
| Triples | 85 | Leads: 94 |
| Home Runs | 46 | 46 |
| RBI | Leads: 659 | 618 |
| Walks | 466 | Leads: 717 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 245 | 332 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 258 | 170 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .341 | .301 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .403 | .386 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .467 | .411 |
| OPS | Leads: .869 | .797 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Browning leads George Gore 28,876 to 25,348 — driven by per-season impact — 2,221 PIV per season to 1,811 — rather than by longevity, since Pete Browning played 13 seasons to George Gore's 14. 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).
Pete Browning — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Gore — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Pete Browning leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: hits, doubles, RBI, stolen bases, and others. George Gore leads 3: runs, triples, and walks. 1 is tied. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Pete Browning. PIV agrees: Pete Browning grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Pete Browning and George Gore careers compare
From 1882 through 1892, Pete Browning and George Gore were in the majors together. With 1,183 games against 1,310 across 13 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for George Gore are runs (1,327 to 954), triples (94 to 85), and walks (717 to 466). At the plate, Pete Browning walked more often than struck out (466 walks, 245 strikeouts), and George Gore walked more often than struck out (717 walks, 332 strikeouts). Pete Browning was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Pete Browning's on-base percentage of .403 tops George Gore's .386.
Pete Browning vs George Gore: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Browning or George Gore?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Pete Browning leads George Gore in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Pete Browning or George Gore hit more home runs?
- Neither — both are at 46.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Browning, with .869 to George Gore's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Pete Browning, with .341 to George Gore's .301.
- Who had more hits?
- Pete Browning, with 1,646 to George Gore's 1,612.