Fred Clarke vs Sherry Magee: Career Stats Comparison
Fred Clarke has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Fred Clarke played 1894–1915 as a hitter; Sherry Magee played 1904–1919 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
Fred Clarke (1894–1915) and Sherry Magee (1904–1919) — they debuted in the 1890s and the 1900s respectively and share 12 seasons. Fred Clarke finished with 2,678 hits and 67 home runs; Sherry Magee finished with 2,169 hits and 83 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Fred Clarke, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Sherry Magee, with 83 to Fred Clarke's 67.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred Clarke, with .814 to Sherry Magee's .790.
- Who had the higher batting average? Fred Clarke, with .312 to Sherry Magee's .291.
- Who had more hits? Fred Clarke, with 2,678 to Sherry Magee's 2,169.
- Who drove in more runs? Sherry Magee, with 1,176 to Fred Clarke's 1,015.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred Clarke, with 34,764 career PIV to Sherry Magee's 31,225.
Fred Clarke
Sherry Magee
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Fred Clarke and Sherry Magee. 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 | Fred Clarke | Sherry Magee |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,246 | 2,087 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,584 | 7,441 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,622 | 1,112 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,678 | 2,169 |
| Doubles | 361 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | Leads: 220 | 166 |
| Home Runs | 67 | Leads: 83 |
| RBI | 1,015 | Leads: 1,176 |
| Walks | Leads: 875 | 736 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 511 | 624 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 509 | 441 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .312 | .291 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .386 | .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .429 | .427 |
| OPS | Leads: .814 | .790 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred Clarke leads Sherry Magee 34,764 to 31,225 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Fred Clarke played 21 seasons to Sherry Magee's 16, while Sherry Magee carries the higher per-season figure (1,952 to 1,655). 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).
Fred Clarke — top 3 seasons by OPS
Sherry Magee — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Fred Clarke leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, triples, walks, and others. Sherry Magee leads 3: doubles, home runs, and RBI. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fred Clarke. PIV agrees: Fred Clarke grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Fred Clarke and Sherry Magee careers compare
The careers of Fred Clarke (1894–1915) and Sherry Magee (1904–1919) overlapped from 1904 to 1915, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,246 games against 2,087 across 21 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Sherry Magee comes out ahead, it is in doubles (425 to 361), home runs (83 to 67), and RBI (1,176 to 1,015). At the plate, Fred Clarke walked more often than struck out (875 walks, 511 strikeouts), and Sherry Magee walked more often than struck out (736 walks, 624 strikeouts). Sherry Magee is the more power-leaning hitter, with 83 of 2,169 hits leaving the park.
Fred Clarke vs Sherry Magee: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fred Clarke or Sherry Magee?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Fred Clarke leads Sherry Magee in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Fred Clarke or Sherry Magee hit more home runs?
- Sherry Magee, with 83 to Fred Clarke's 67.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred Clarke, with .814 to Sherry Magee's .790.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Fred Clarke, with .312 to Sherry Magee's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Fred Clarke, with 2,678 to Sherry Magee's 2,169.