Kiki Cuyler vs Rogers Hornsby: Career Stats Comparison
Rogers Hornsby has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Kiki Cuyler played 1921–1938 as a hitter; Rogers Hornsby played 1915–1937 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 Rogers Hornsby (1915–1937) — they broke in during the 1920s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Kiki Cuyler finished with 2,299 hits and 128 home runs; Rogers Hornsby finished with 2,930 hits and 301 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rogers Hornsby, with 301 to Kiki Cuyler's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to Kiki Cuyler's .860.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to Kiki Cuyler's .321.
- Who had more hits? Rogers Hornsby, with 2,930 to Kiki Cuyler's 2,299.
- Who drove in more runs? Rogers Hornsby, with 1,584 to Kiki Cuyler's 1,065.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rogers Hornsby, with 68,443 career PIV to Kiki Cuyler's 23,675.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Kiki Cuyler
Rogers Hornsby
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Kiki Cuyler and Rogers Hornsby. 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 | Kiki Cuyler | Rogers Hornsby |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,879 | Leads: 2,259 |
| At-Bats | 7,161 | Leads: 8,173 |
| Runs | 1,305 | Leads: 1,579 |
| Hits | 2,299 | Leads: 2,930 |
| Doubles | 394 | Leads: 541 |
| Triples | 157 | Leads: 169 |
| Home Runs | 128 | Leads: 301 |
| RBI | 1,065 | Leads: 1,584 |
| Walks | 676 | Leads: 1,038 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 752 | 679 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 328 | 135 |
| Batting Avg | .321 | Leads: .358 |
| On-Base % | .386 | Leads: .434 |
| Slugging % | .474 | Leads: .577 |
| OPS | .860 | Leads: 1.010 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rogers Hornsby outpaces Kiki Cuyler 68,443 to 23,675 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,852 PIV per season to 1,246, across 24 seasons to 19. 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).
Kiki Cuyler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Rogers Hornsby — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rogers Hornsby leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Kiki Cuyler owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rogers Hornsby. PIV agrees: Rogers Hornsby 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 Rogers Hornsby careers compare
From 1921 through 1937, Kiki Cuyler and Rogers Hornsby were in the majors together. With 1,879 games against 2,259 across 19 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Kiki Cuyler are stolen bases (328 to 135). Plate discipline differs: Kiki Cuyler struck out more than walked (752 to 676), but Rogers Hornsby walked more often than struck out (1,038 walks, 679 strikeouts). Rogers Hornsby is the more power-leaning hitter, with 301 of 2,930 hits leaving the park. Kiki Cuyler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Rogers Hornsby holds the edge, .577 to .474.
Kiki Cuyler vs Rogers Hornsby: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Kiki Cuyler or Rogers Hornsby?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rogers Hornsby leads Kiki Cuyler in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Kiki Cuyler or Rogers Hornsby hit more home runs?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 301 to Kiki Cuyler's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to Kiki Cuyler's .860.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to Kiki Cuyler's .321.
- Who had more hits?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 2,930 to Kiki Cuyler's 2,299.