Mickey Cochrane vs Ernie Lombardi: Career Stats Comparison
Mickey Cochrane has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Mickey Cochrane played 1925–1937 as a hitter; Ernie Lombardi played 1931–1947 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
Mickey Cochrane (1925–1937) and Ernie Lombardi (1931–1947) — they broke in during the 1920s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Mickey Cochrane finished with 1,652 hits and 119 home runs; Ernie Lombardi finished with 1,792 hits and 190 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ernie Lombardi, with 190 to Mickey Cochrane's 119.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mickey Cochrane, with .897 to Ernie Lombardi's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mickey Cochrane, with .320 to Ernie Lombardi's .306.
- Who had more hits? Ernie Lombardi, with 1,792 to Mickey Cochrane's 1,652.
- Who drove in more runs? Ernie Lombardi, with 990 to Mickey Cochrane's 832.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mickey Cochrane, with 24,892 career PIV to Ernie Lombardi's 15,583.
- Who won more championships? Mickey Cochrane, with 3 World Series titles to Ernie Lombardi's 1.
Mickey Cochrane
Ernie Lombardi
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Mickey Cochrane and Ernie Lombardi. 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 1920s and the 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Mickey Cochrane | Ernie Lombardi |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,482 | Leads: 1,853 |
| At-Bats | 5,169 | Leads: 5,855 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,041 | 601 |
| Hits | 1,652 | Leads: 1,792 |
| Doubles | Leads: 333 | 277 |
| Triples | Leads: 64 | 27 |
| Home Runs | 119 | Leads: 190 |
| RBI | 832 | Leads: 990 |
| Walks | Leads: 857 | 430 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 217 | 262 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 64 | 8 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .320 | .306 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .419 | .358 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .460 |
| OPS | Leads: .897 | .818 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mickey Cochrane outpaces Ernie Lombardi 24,892 to 15,583 — driven by per-season impact — 1,915 PIV per season to 917 — rather than by longevity, since Mickey Cochrane played 13 seasons to Ernie Lombardi's 17. 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).
Mickey Cochrane — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ernie Lombardi — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mickey Cochrane leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Ernie Lombardi owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mickey Cochrane. PIV agrees: Mickey Cochrane grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Mickey Cochrane and Ernie Lombardi careers compare
Mickey Cochrane and Ernie Lombardi were active at the same time between 1931 and 1937. With 1,482 games against 1,853 across 13 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Mickey Cochrane walked more often than struck out (857 walks, 217 strikeouts); Ernie Lombardi walked more often than struck out (430 walks, 262 strikeouts). Ernie Lombardi is the more power-leaning hitter, with 190 of 1,792 hits leaving the park. On the peak-season lists, Mickey Cochrane's best year is 1931 at .976 OPS and Ernie Lombardi's is 1935 at .918 OPS; Mickey Cochrane has the stronger single season.
Mickey Cochrane vs Ernie Lombardi: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Mickey Cochrane or Ernie Lombardi?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mickey Cochrane leads Ernie Lombardi in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Mickey Cochrane or Ernie Lombardi hit more home runs?
- Ernie Lombardi, with 190 to Mickey Cochrane's 119.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mickey Cochrane, with .897 to Ernie Lombardi's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mickey Cochrane, with .320 to Ernie Lombardi's .306.
- Who had more hits?
- Ernie Lombardi, with 1,792 to Mickey Cochrane's 1,652.