Larry Doby vs Bobby Doerr: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Doby and Bobby Doerr are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Larry Doby played 1947–1959 as a hitter; Bobby Doerr played 1937–1951 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
Larry Doby (1947–1959) and Bobby Doerr (1937–1951) — they broke in during the 1940s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Larry Doby finished with 1,697 hits and 273 home runs; Bobby Doerr finished with 2,042 hits and 223 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Larry Doby, with 273 to Bobby Doerr's 223.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Doby, with .888 to Bobby Doerr's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .288.
- Who had more hits? Bobby Doerr, with 2,042 to Larry Doby's 1,697.
- Who drove in more runs? Bobby Doerr, with 1,247 to Larry Doby's 1,093.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Doby, with 28,857 career PIV to Bobby Doerr's 21,613.
- Who won more championships? Larry Doby, with 2 World Series titles to Bobby Doerr's 0.
Larry Doby
Bobby Doerr
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Larry Doby and Bobby Doerr. 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 1940s and the 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Larry Doby | Bobby Doerr |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,674 | Leads: 1,865 |
| At-Bats | 5,883 | Leads: 7,093 |
| Runs | 1,080 | Leads: 1,094 |
| Hits | 1,697 | Leads: 2,042 |
| Doubles | 277 | Leads: 381 |
| Triples | 72 | Leads: 89 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 273 | 223 |
| RBI | 1,093 | Leads: 1,247 |
| Walks | Leads: 945 | 809 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,012 | 608 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 64 | 54 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .288 | .288 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .389 | .362 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .499 | .461 |
| OPS | Leads: .888 | .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Doby outpaces Bobby Doerr 28,857 to 21,613 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Larry Doby played 19 seasons to Bobby Doerr's 14, while Bobby Doerr carries the higher per-season figure (1,544 to 1,519). 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).
Larry Doby — top 3 seasons by OPS
Bobby Doerr — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Doby leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Bobby Doerr owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Doby. PIV agrees: Larry Doby grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Larry Doby and Bobby Doerr careers compare
The careers of Larry Doby (1947–1959) and Bobby Doerr (1937–1951) overlapped from 1947 to 1951, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 1,674 games for Larry Doby and 1,865 for Bobby Doerr across 19 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Larry Doby struck out more than walked (1,012 to 945), while Bobby Doerr walked more often than struck out (809 walks, 608 strikeouts). Larry Doby is the more power-leaning hitter, with 273 of 1,697 hits leaving the park.
Larry Doby vs Bobby Doerr: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Larry Doby or Bobby Doerr hit more home runs?
- Larry Doby, with 273 to Bobby Doerr's 223.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Doby, with .888 to Bobby Doerr's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .288.
- Who had more hits?
- Bobby Doerr, with 2,042 to Larry Doby's 1,697.