George Davis vs Gunnar Henderson: Career Stats Comparison
George Davis has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Davis played 1890–1909 as a hitter; Gunnar Henderson has played 2022–present 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
George Davis (1890–1909) and Gunnar Henderson (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1890s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Davis finished with 2,665 hits and 73 home runs; Gunnar Henderson has 648 hits and 110 home runs through October 6, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Gunnar Henderson, with 110 to George Davis's 73.
- Who had the higher OPS? Gunnar Henderson, with .801 to George Davis's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Davis, with .295 to Gunnar Henderson's .259.
- Who had more hits? George Davis, with 2,665 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.
- Who drove in more runs? George Davis, with 1,440 to Gunnar Henderson's 319.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Davis, with 21,250 career PIV to Gunnar Henderson's 5,834.
- Who won more championships? George Davis, with 1 World Series title to Gunnar Henderson's 0.
George Davis
Gunnar Henderson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Davis and Gunnar Henderson. 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 1890s and the 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Gunnar Henderson is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | George Davis | Gunnar Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,372 | 655 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,045 | 2,506 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,545 | 403 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,665 | 648 |
| Doubles | Leads: 453 | 128 |
| Triples | Leads: 163 | 28 |
| Home Runs | 73 | Leads: 110 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,440 | 319 |
| Walks | Leads: 874 | 279 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 613 | 645 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 619 | 72 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .259 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .362 | .338 |
| Slugging % | .405 | Leads: .464 |
| OPS | .767 | Leads: .801 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Davis outpaces Gunnar Henderson 21,250 to 5,834 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: George Davis played 20 seasons to Gunnar Henderson's 4, while Gunnar Henderson carries the higher per-season figure (1,458 to 1,062). 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).
George Davis — top 3 seasons by OPS
Gunnar Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Davis leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Gunnar Henderson owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Davis. PIV agrees: George Davis grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Davis and Gunnar Henderson careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: George Davis's ended in 1909, and Gunnar Henderson debuted in 2022. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: George Davis appeared in 2,372 games to Gunnar Henderson's 655. Gunnar Henderson's edges on the table are home runs (110 to 73), slugging percentage (.464 to .405), and OPS (.801 to .767). Plate discipline differs: George Davis walked more often than struck out (874 walks, 613 strikeouts), but Gunnar Henderson struck out more than walked (645 to 279). Gunnar Henderson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 110 of 648 hits leaving the park. George Davis was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Gunnar Henderson is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
George Davis vs Gunnar Henderson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Davis or Gunnar Henderson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Davis leads Gunnar Henderson in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Davis or Gunnar Henderson hit more home runs?
- Gunnar Henderson, with 110 to George Davis's 73.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Gunnar Henderson, with .801 to George Davis's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Davis, with .295 to Gunnar Henderson's .259.
- Who had more hits?
- George Davis, with 2,665 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.