Larry Doby vs Al Rosen: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Doby has the better career line of the two, leading 14 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Larry Doby played 1947–1959 as a hitter; Al Rosen played 1947–1956 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 Al Rosen (1947–1956) — both broke in during the 1940s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Larry Doby finished with 1,697 hits and 273 home runs; Al Rosen finished with 1,063 hits and 192 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 Al Rosen's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Doby, with .888 to Al Rosen's .879.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Doby, with .288 to Al Rosen's .285.
- Who had more hits? Larry Doby, with 1,697 to Al Rosen's 1,063.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Doby, with 1,093 to Al Rosen's 717.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Doby, with 28,857 career PIV to Al Rosen's 17,505.
- Who won more championships? Larry Doby, with 2 World Series titles to Al Rosen's 1.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Larry Doby and Al Rosen. 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 | Larry Doby | Al Rosen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,674 | 1,044 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,883 | 3,725 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,080 | 603 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,697 | 1,063 |
| Doubles | Leads: 277 | 165 |
| Triples | Leads: 72 | 20 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 273 | 192 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,093 | 717 |
| Walks | Leads: 945 | 587 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,012 | 385 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 64 | 39 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .288 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .389 | .384 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .499 | .495 |
| OPS | Leads: .888 | .879 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Doby outpaces Al Rosen 28,857 to 17,505 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Larry Doby played 19 seasons to Al Rosen's 10, while Al Rosen carries the higher per-season figure (1,751 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
Al Rosen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Doby leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Al Rosen owns no headline categories. 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 Al Rosen careers compare
Larry Doby and Al Rosen were active at the same time between 1947 and 1956. The table compares 1,674 games of Larry Doby with 1,044 of Al Rosen across 19 and 10 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Larry Doby leads every scored row of the table. Plate discipline differs: Larry Doby struck out more than walked (1,012 to 945), but Al Rosen walked more often than struck out (587 walks, 385 strikeouts). Larry Doby's slugging percentage of .499 tops Al Rosen's .495. Best seasons: 1950 for Larry Doby (.986 OPS, 25 HR, 102 RBI, .326 avg) and 1953 for Al Rosen (1.034 OPS, 43 HR, 145 RBI, .336 avg).
Larry Doby vs Al Rosen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Larry Doby or Al Rosen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Doby leads Al Rosen in 14 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Larry Doby or Al Rosen hit more home runs?
- Larry Doby, with 273 to Al Rosen's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Doby, with .888 to Al Rosen's .879.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Doby, with .288 to Al Rosen's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Larry Doby, with 1,697 to Al Rosen's 1,063.