Mickey Cochrane vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler 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; 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
Mickey Cochrane (1925–1937) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — they broke in during the 1920s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Mickey Cochrane finished with 1,652 hits and 119 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? Mickey Cochrane, with 119 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mickey Cochrane, with .897 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Mickey Cochrane's .320.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Mickey Cochrane's 1,652.
- Who drove in more runs? George Sisler, with 1,175 to Mickey Cochrane's 832.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Mickey Cochrane's 24,892.
- Who won more championships? Mickey Cochrane, with 3 World Series titles to George Sisler's 0.
Mickey Cochrane
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Mickey Cochrane 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 1920s and the 1910s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Mickey Cochrane | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,482 | Leads: 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 5,169 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | 1,041 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Hits | 1,652 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | 333 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | 64 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 119 | 102 |
| RBI | 832 | Leads: 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 857 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 217 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 64 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .320 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .419 | .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: .897 | .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler leads Mickey Cochrane 29,261 to 24,892 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: George Sisler played 16 seasons to Mickey Cochrane's 13, while Mickey Cochrane carries the higher per-season figure (1,915 to 1,829). 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
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Mickey Cochrane owns home runs, OBP, 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.
Related Matchups
How the Mickey Cochrane and George Sisler careers compare
Mickey Cochrane and George Sisler were active at the same time between 1925 and 1930. The two careers are close in length, 1,482 games for Mickey Cochrane and 2,055 for George Sisler across 13 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Mickey Cochrane walked more often than struck out (857 walks, 217 strikeouts); George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Mickey Cochrane is the more power-leaning hitter, with 119 of 1,652 hits leaving the park. On the bases, George Sisler stole more often per game played (64 steals in 1,482 games for Mickey Cochrane, 375 in 2,055 for George Sisler).
Mickey Cochrane vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Mickey Cochrane or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Mickey Cochrane in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Mickey Cochrane or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Mickey Cochrane, with 119 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mickey Cochrane, with .897 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Mickey Cochrane's .320.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Mickey Cochrane's 1,652.