Larry Doyle vs Jackie Robinson: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Doyle and Jackie Robinson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Larry Doyle played 1907–1920 as a hitter; Jackie Robinson 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 Doyle (1907–1920) and Jackie Robinson (1947–1956) — they broke in during the 1900s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Larry Doyle finished with 1,887 hits and 74 home runs; Jackie Robinson finished with 1,568 hits and 141 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jackie Robinson, with 141 to Larry Doyle's 74.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jackie Robinson, with .887 to Larry Doyle's .765.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jackie Robinson, with .313 to Larry Doyle's .290.
- Who had more hits? Larry Doyle, with 1,887 to Jackie Robinson's 1,568.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Doyle, with 793 to Jackie Robinson's 764.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jackie Robinson, with 25,382 career PIV to Larry Doyle's 19,695.
- Who won more championships? Jackie Robinson, with 1 World Series title to Larry Doyle's 0.
Larry Doyle
Jackie Robinson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Larry Doyle and Jackie Robinson. 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 1900s and the 1940s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Larry Doyle | Jackie Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,766 | 1,418 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,509 | 5,006 |
| Runs | 960 | Leads: 974 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,887 | 1,568 |
| Doubles | Leads: 299 | 287 |
| Triples | Leads: 123 | 55 |
| Home Runs | 74 | Leads: 141 |
| RBI | Leads: 793 | 764 |
| Walks | 625 | Leads: 756 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 378 | 291 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 298 | 203 |
| Batting Avg | .290 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .410 |
| Slugging % | .408 | Leads: .477 |
| OPS | .765 | Leads: .887 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jackie Robinson leads Larry Doyle 25,382 to 19,695 — driven by per-season impact — 2,307 PIV per season to 1,313 — rather than by longevity, since Jackie Robinson played 11 seasons to Larry Doyle's 15. 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 Doyle — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jackie Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jackie Robinson leads in home runs, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Larry Doyle owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jackie Robinson. PIV agrees: Jackie Robinson 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 Doyle and Jackie Robinson careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Larry Doyle's ended in 1920, and Jackie Robinson debuted in 1947. With 1,766 games against 1,418 across 15 and 11 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Larry Doyle walked more often than struck out (625 walks, 378 strikeouts); Jackie Robinson walked more often than struck out (756 walks, 291 strikeouts). Jackie Robinson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 141 of 1,568 hits leaving the park. Larry Doyle was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jackie Robinson holds the edge, .477 to .408.
Larry Doyle vs Jackie Robinson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Larry Doyle or Jackie Robinson hit more home runs?
- Jackie Robinson, with 141 to Larry Doyle's 74.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jackie Robinson, with .887 to Larry Doyle's .765.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jackie Robinson, with .313 to Larry Doyle's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Larry Doyle, with 1,887 to Jackie Robinson's 1,568.