Eddie Collins vs Mel Ott: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Collins and Mel Ott are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Eddie Collins played 1906–1930 as a hitter; Mel Ott played 1926–1947 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
Eddie Collins (1906–1930) and Mel Ott (1926–1947) — they broke in during the 1900s and the 1920s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Eddie Collins finished with 3,315 hits and 47 home runs; Mel Ott finished with 2,876 hits and 511 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Mel Ott, with 511 to Eddie Collins's 47.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mel Ott, with .947 to Eddie Collins's .853.
- Who had the higher batting average? Eddie Collins, with .333 to Mel Ott's .304.
- Who had more hits? Eddie Collins, with 3,315 to Mel Ott's 2,876.
- Who drove in more runs? Mel Ott, with 1,860 to Eddie Collins's 1,300.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mel Ott, with 64,873 career PIV to Eddie Collins's 54,794.
- Who won more championships? Eddie Collins, with 6 World Series titles to Mel Ott's 1.
Eddie Collins
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Eddie Collins and Mel Ott. 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 1900s and the 1920s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Eddie Collins | Mel Ott |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,826 | 2,730 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,949 | 9,456 |
| Runs | 1,821 | Leads: 1,859 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,315 | 2,876 |
| Doubles | 438 | Leads: 488 |
| Triples | Leads: 187 | 72 |
| Home Runs | 47 | Leads: 511 |
| RBI | 1,300 | Leads: 1,860 |
| Walks | 1,499 | Leads: 1,708 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 467 | 896 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 741 | 89 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .333 | .304 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .424 | .414 |
| Slugging % | .429 | Leads: .533 |
| OPS | .853 | Leads: .947 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mel Ott leads Eddie Collins 64,873 to 54,794 — driven by per-season impact — 2,949 PIV per season to 2,192 — rather than by longevity, since Mel Ott played 22 seasons to Eddie Collins's 25. 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).
Eddie Collins — top 3 seasons by OPS
Mel Ott — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mel Ott leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OPS, while Eddie Collins owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mel Ott. PIV agrees: Mel Ott grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Eddie Collins and Mel Ott careers compare
Eddie Collins and Mel Ott were active at the same time between 1926 and 1930. With 2,826 games against 2,730 across 25 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Eddie Collins walked more often than struck out (1,499 walks, 467 strikeouts); Mel Ott walked more often than struck out (1,708 walks, 896 strikeouts). Mel Ott is the more power-leaning hitter, with 511 of 2,876 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Eddie Collins stole more often per game played (741 steals in 2,826 games for Eddie Collins, 89 in 2,730 for Mel Ott).
Eddie Collins vs Mel Ott: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Eddie Collins or Mel Ott hit more home runs?
- Mel Ott, with 511 to Eddie Collins's 47.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mel Ott, with .947 to Eddie Collins's .853.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Eddie Collins, with .333 to Mel Ott's .304.
- Who had more hits?
- Eddie Collins, with 3,315 to Mel Ott's 2,876.