Andre Dawson vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson 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). Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 as a hitter; Alan Trammell played 1977–1996 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
Andre Dawson (1976–1996) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs; Alan Trammell finished with 2,365 hits and 185 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andre Dawson, with .806 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Alan Trammell, with .285 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andre Dawson, with 20,948 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Andre Dawson's 0.
Andre Dawson
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andre Dawson and Alan Trammell. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Andre Dawson | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,627 | 2,293 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,927 | 8,288 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,373 | 1,231 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,774 | 2,365 |
| Doubles | Leads: 503 | 412 |
| Triples | Leads: 98 | 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 438 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,591 | 1,003 |
| Walks | 589 | Leads: 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,509 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 314 | 236 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .323 | Leads: .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .482 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .806 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andre Dawson outpaces Alan Trammell 20,948 to 13,203 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 998 PIV per season to 660, across 21 seasons to 20. 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).
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andre Dawson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Alan Trammell owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andre Dawson. PIV agrees: Andre Dawson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Andre Dawson and Alan Trammell careers compare
Andre Dawson and Alan Trammell were active at the same time between 1977 and 1996. The two careers are close in length, 2,627 games for Andre Dawson and 2,293 for Alan Trammell across 21 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Alan Trammell comes out ahead, it is in walks (850 to 589), batting average (.285 to .279), and on-base percentage (.352 to .323). Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589); Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Andre Dawson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 438 of 2,774 hits leaving the park.
Andre Dawson vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Andre Dawson or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andre Dawson leads Alan Trammell in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Andre Dawson or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andre Dawson, with .806 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Alan Trammell, with .285 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.