Kiki Cuyler vs Harry Heilmann: Career Stats Comparison
Harry Heilmann 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). Kiki Cuyler played 1921–1938 as a hitter; Harry Heilmann played 1914–1932 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
Kiki Cuyler (1921–1938) and Harry Heilmann (1914–1932) — they debuted in the 1920s and the 1910s respectively and share 12 seasons. Kiki Cuyler finished with 2,299 hits and 128 home runs; Harry Heilmann finished with 2,660 hits and 183 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Harry Heilmann, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Harry Heilmann, with 183 to Kiki Cuyler's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS? Harry Heilmann, with .930 to Kiki Cuyler's .860.
- Who had the higher batting average? Harry Heilmann, with .342 to Kiki Cuyler's .321.
- Who had more hits? Harry Heilmann, with 2,660 to Kiki Cuyler's 2,299.
- Who drove in more runs? Harry Heilmann, with 1,539 to Kiki Cuyler's 1,065.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Harry Heilmann, with 46,791 career PIV to Kiki Cuyler's 23,675.
Kiki Cuyler
Harry Heilmann
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Kiki Cuyler and Harry Heilmann. 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 | Kiki Cuyler | Harry Heilmann |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,879 | 2,148 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,161 | 7,787 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,305 | 1,291 |
| Hits | 2,299 | Leads: 2,660 |
| Doubles | 394 | Leads: 542 |
| Triples | Leads: 157 | 151 |
| Home Runs | 128 | Leads: 183 |
| RBI | 1,065 | Leads: 1,539 |
| Walks | 676 | Leads: 856 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 752 | 550 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 328 | 113 |
| Batting Avg | .321 | Leads: .342 |
| On-Base % | .386 | Leads: .410 |
| Slugging % | .474 | Leads: .520 |
| OPS | .860 | Leads: .930 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harry Heilmann outpaces Kiki Cuyler 46,791 to 23,675 — driven by per-season impact — 2,752 PIV per season to 1,315 — rather than by longevity, since Harry Heilmann played 17 seasons to Kiki Cuyler's 18. 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).
Kiki Cuyler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Harry Heilmann — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Harry Heilmann leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: hits, doubles, home runs, RBI, and others. Kiki Cuyler leads 3: runs, triples, and stolen bases. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Harry Heilmann. PIV agrees: Harry Heilmann grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Kiki Cuyler and Harry Heilmann careers compare
From 1921 through 1932, Kiki Cuyler and Harry Heilmann were in the majors together. With 1,879 games against 2,148 across 18 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Kiki Cuyler comes out ahead, it is in runs (1,305 to 1,291), triples (157 to 151), and stolen bases (328 to 113). Plate discipline differs: Kiki Cuyler struck out more than walked (752 to 676), but Harry Heilmann walked more often than struck out (856 walks, 550 strikeouts). Kiki Cuyler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Harry Heilmann holds the edge, .520 to .474.
Kiki Cuyler vs Harry Heilmann: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Kiki Cuyler or Harry Heilmann?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Harry Heilmann leads Kiki Cuyler in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Kiki Cuyler or Harry Heilmann hit more home runs?
- Harry Heilmann, with 183 to Kiki Cuyler's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Harry Heilmann, with .930 to Kiki Cuyler's .860.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Harry Heilmann, with .342 to Kiki Cuyler's .321.
- Who had more hits?
- Harry Heilmann, with 2,660 to Kiki Cuyler's 2,299.