Larry Doby vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Doby 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). Larry Doby played 1947–1959 as a hitter; George Springer has played 2014–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
Larry Doby (1947–1959) and George Springer (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1940s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Larry Doby finished with 1,697 hits and 273 home runs; George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? George Springer, with 308 to Larry Doby's 273.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Doby, with .888 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Doby, with .288 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? Larry Doby, with 1,697 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Doby, with 1,093 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Doby, with 28,857 career PIV to George Springer's 16,439.
- Who won more championships? Larry Doby, with 2 World Series titles to George Springer's 1.
Larry Doby
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Larry Doby and George Springer. 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 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
George Springer is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Larry Doby | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,674 | 1,571 |
| At-Bats | 5,883 | Leads: 6,017 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,080 | 1,041 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,697 | 1,595 |
| Doubles | Leads: 277 | 272 |
| Triples | Leads: 72 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 273 | Leads: 308 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,093 | 850 |
| Walks | Leads: 945 | 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,012 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 64 | Leads: 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .288 | .265 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .389 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .499 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .888 | .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Doby outpaces George Springer 28,857 to 16,439 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,519 PIV per season to 1,370, across 19 seasons to 12. 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
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Doby leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while George Springer owns home runs and stolen bases. 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.
Related Matchups
How the Larry Doby and George Springer careers compare
Larry Doby (1947–1959) was finished before George Springer (2014–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,674 games against 1,571 across 19 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. George Springer's edges on the table are at-bats (6,017 to 5,883), home runs (308 to 273), and stolen bases (132 to 64). At the plate, Larry Doby struck out more than walked (1,012 to 945), and George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). George Springer was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Larry Doby's on-base percentage of .389 tops George Springer's .351. George Springer's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Larry Doby vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Larry Doby or George Springer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Doby leads George Springer in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Larry Doby or George Springer hit more home runs?
- George Springer, with 308 to Larry Doby's 273.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Doby, with .888 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Doby, with .288 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Larry Doby, with 1,697 to George Springer's 1,595.