Orlando Cepeda vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Orlando Cepeda played 1958–1974 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
Orlando Cepeda (1958–1974) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — they broke in during the 1950s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Orlando Cepeda finished with 2,351 hits and 379 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? Orlando Cepeda, with 379 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Orlando Cepeda, with .849 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Orlando Cepeda's .297.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Orlando Cepeda's 2,351.
- Who drove in more runs? Orlando Cepeda, with 1,365 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Orlando Cepeda, with 32,785 career PIV to George Sisler's 29,261.
- Who won more championships? Orlando Cepeda, with 2 World Series titles to George Sisler's 0.
Orlando Cepeda
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Orlando Cepeda 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 1950s and the 1910s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Orlando Cepeda | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,124 | 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 7,927 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | 1,131 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Hits | 2,351 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | 417 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | 27 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 379 | 102 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,365 | 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 588 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,169 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 142 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .297 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | .350 | Leads: .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .499 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: .849 | .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Orlando Cepeda leads George Sisler 32,785 to 29,261 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Orlando Cepeda played 19 seasons to George Sisler's 16, while George Sisler carries the higher per-season figure (1,829 to 1,726). 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).
Orlando Cepeda — 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 Orlando Cepeda owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Sisler. Note that PIV actually grades Orlando Cepeda ahead, which means George Sisler's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Orlando Cepeda and George Sisler careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: George Sisler's ended in 1930, and Orlando Cepeda debuted in 1958. The two careers are close in length, 2,124 games for Orlando Cepeda and 2,055 for George Sisler across 19 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Orlando Cepeda struck out more than walked (1,169 to 588), while George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Orlando Cepeda is the more power-leaning hitter, with 379 of 2,351 hits leaving the park. On the bases, George Sisler stole more often per game played (142 steals in 2,124 games for Orlando Cepeda, 375 in 2,055 for George Sisler).
Orlando Cepeda vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Orlando Cepeda or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Orlando Cepeda in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Orlando Cepeda or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Orlando Cepeda, with 379 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Orlando Cepeda, with .849 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Orlando Cepeda's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Orlando Cepeda's 2,351.