Kiki Cuyler vs Paul Waner: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Waner 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; Paul Waner played 1926–1945 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 Paul Waner (1926–1945) — both debuted in the 1920s. Kiki Cuyler finished with 2,299 hits and 128 home runs; Paul Waner finished with 3,152 hits and 113 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Paul Waner, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Kiki Cuyler, with 128 to Paul Waner's 113.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Waner, with .878 to Kiki Cuyler's .860.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Waner, with .333 to Kiki Cuyler's .321.
- Who had more hits? Paul Waner, with 3,152 to Kiki Cuyler's 2,299.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Waner, with 1,309 to Kiki Cuyler's 1,065.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Waner, with 40,296 career PIV to Kiki Cuyler's 23,675.
Kiki Cuyler
Paul Waner
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Kiki Cuyler and Paul Waner. 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 | Paul Waner |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,879 | 2,549 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,161 | 9,459 |
| Runs | 1,305 | Leads: 1,627 |
| Hits | 2,299 | Leads: 3,152 |
| Doubles | 394 | Leads: 605 |
| Triples | 157 | Leads: 191 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 128 | 113 |
| RBI | 1,065 | Leads: 1,309 |
| Walks | 676 | Leads: 1,091 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 752 | 376 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 328 | 104 |
| Batting Avg | .321 | Leads: .333 |
| On-Base % | .386 | Leads: .404 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .474 | .473 |
| OPS | .860 | Leads: .878 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Waner outpaces Kiki Cuyler 40,296 to 23,675 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,015 PIV per season to 1,315, across 20 seasons to 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
Paul Waner — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Paul Waner leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Kiki Cuyler leads 3: home runs, stolen bases, and slugging percentage. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Waner. PIV agrees: Paul Waner 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 Paul Waner careers compare
Kiki Cuyler and Paul Waner were active at the same time between 1926 and 1938. With 1,879 games against 2,549 across 18 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Kiki Cuyler comes out ahead, it is in home runs (128 to 113), stolen bases (328 to 104), and slugging percentage (.474 to .473). At the plate, Kiki Cuyler struck out more than walked (752 to 676), while Paul Waner walked more often than struck out (1,091 walks, 376 strikeouts). Kiki Cuyler is the more power-leaning hitter, with 128 of 2,299 hits leaving the park.
Kiki Cuyler vs Paul Waner: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Kiki Cuyler or Paul Waner?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Waner leads Kiki Cuyler in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Kiki Cuyler or Paul Waner hit more home runs?
- Kiki Cuyler, with 128 to Paul Waner's 113.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Waner, with .878 to Kiki Cuyler's .860.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Waner, with .333 to Kiki Cuyler's .321.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Waner, with 3,152 to Kiki Cuyler's 2,299.