Gavvy Cravath vs Bobby Veach: Career Stats Comparison
Bobby Veach has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Gavvy Cravath played 1908–1920 as a hitter; Bobby Veach played 1912–1925 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
Gavvy Cravath (1908–1920) and Bobby Veach (1912–1925) — they debuted in the 1900s and the 1910s respectively and share 9 seasons. Gavvy Cravath finished with 1,134 hits and 119 home runs; Bobby Veach finished with 2,063 hits and 64 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Bobby Veach, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Gavvy Cravath, with 119 to Bobby Veach's 64.
- Who had the higher OPS? Gavvy Cravath, with .858 to Bobby Veach's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bobby Veach, with .310 to Gavvy Cravath's .287.
- Who had more hits? Bobby Veach, with 2,063 to Gavvy Cravath's 1,134.
- Who drove in more runs? Bobby Veach, with 1,166 to Gavvy Cravath's 719.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Gavvy Cravath, with 23,467 career PIV to Bobby Veach's 23,212.
Gavvy Cravath
Bobby Veach
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Gavvy Cravath and Bobby Veach. 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 | Gavvy Cravath | Bobby Veach |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,220 | 1,821 |
| At-Bats not scored | 3,951 | 6,656 |
| Runs | 575 | Leads: 953 |
| Hits | 1,134 | Leads: 2,063 |
| Doubles | 232 | Leads: 393 |
| Triples | 83 | Leads: 147 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 119 | 64 |
| RBI | 719 | Leads: 1,166 |
| Walks | 561 | Leads: 571 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 578 | 370 |
| Stolen Bases | 89 | Leads: 195 |
| Batting Avg | .287 | Leads: .310 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .380 | .370 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .442 |
| OPS | Leads: .858 | .812 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gavvy Cravath edges Bobby Veach 23,467 to 23,212 — driven by per-season impact — 2,133 PIV per season to 1,658 — rather than by longevity, since Gavvy Cravath played 11 seasons to Bobby Veach's 14. 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).
Gavvy Cravath — top 3 seasons by OPS
Bobby Veach — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Bobby Veach leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Gavvy Cravath leads 4: home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bobby Veach. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Gavvy Cravath higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Gavvy Cravath and Bobby Veach careers compare
From 1912 through 1920, Gavvy Cravath and Bobby Veach were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,220 games for Gavvy Cravath and 1,821 for Bobby Veach across 11 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Gavvy Cravath are home runs (119 to 64), on-base percentage (.380 to .370), and slugging percentage (.478 to .442). Plate discipline differs: Gavvy Cravath struck out more than walked (578 to 561), but Bobby Veach walked more often than struck out (571 walks, 370 strikeouts). Gavvy Cravath is the more power-leaning hitter, with 119 of 1,134 hits leaving the park.
Gavvy Cravath vs Bobby Veach: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Gavvy Cravath or Bobby Veach?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Bobby Veach leads Gavvy Cravath in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Gavvy Cravath or Bobby Veach hit more home runs?
- Gavvy Cravath, with 119 to Bobby Veach's 64.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Gavvy Cravath, with .858 to Bobby Veach's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bobby Veach, with .310 to Gavvy Cravath's .287.
- Who had more hits?
- Bobby Veach, with 2,063 to Gavvy Cravath's 1,134.