Hugh Duffy vs Mike Tiernan: Career Stats Comparison
Hugh Duffy has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Hugh Duffy played 1888–1906 as a hitter; Mike Tiernan played 1887–1899 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
Hugh Duffy (1888–1906) and Mike Tiernan (1887–1899) — both debuted in the 1880s. Hugh Duffy finished with 2,293 hits and 106 home runs; Mike Tiernan finished with 1,838 hits and 106 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Hugh Duffy, in 6 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Neither — both are at 106.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Tiernan, with .855 to Hugh Duffy's .837.
- Who had the higher batting average? Hugh Duffy, with .326 to Mike Tiernan's .311.
- Who had more hits? Hugh Duffy, with 2,293 to Mike Tiernan's 1,838.
- Who drove in more runs? Hugh Duffy, with 1,302 to Mike Tiernan's 853.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Hugh Duffy, with 25,018 career PIV to Mike Tiernan's 24,956.
Hugh Duffy
Mike Tiernan
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hugh Duffy and Mike Tiernan. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Hugh Duffy | Mike Tiernan |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,737 | 1,478 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,044 | 5,915 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,554 | 1,316 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,293 | 1,838 |
| Doubles | Leads: 325 | 257 |
| Triples | 119 | Leads: 162 |
| Home Runs | 106 | 106 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,302 | 853 |
| Walks | 664 | Leads: 748 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 268 | 376 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 574 | 428 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .326 | .311 |
| On-Base % | .386 | Leads: .392 |
| Slugging % | .451 | Leads: .463 |
| OPS | .837 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Hugh Duffy edges Mike Tiernan 25,018 to 24,956 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Hugh Duffy played 17 seasons to Mike Tiernan's 13, while Mike Tiernan carries the higher per-season figure (1,920 to 1,472). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Hugh Duffy — top 3 seasons by OPS
Mike Tiernan — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Hugh Duffy leads 6 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, RBI, and others. Mike Tiernan leads 5: triples, walks, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and others. 1 is tied. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Hugh Duffy. PIV agrees: Hugh Duffy grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Hugh Duffy and Mike Tiernan careers compare
From 1888 through 1899, Hugh Duffy and Mike Tiernan were in the majors together. With 1,737 games against 1,478 across 17 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Hugh Duffy walked more often than struck out (664 walks, 268 strikeouts); Mike Tiernan walked more often than struck out (748 walks, 376 strikeouts). On the bases, Hugh Duffy stole more often per game played (574 steals in 1,737 games for Hugh Duffy, 428 in 1,478 for Mike Tiernan). Mike Tiernan's slugging percentage of .463 tops Hugh Duffy's .451. Hugh Duffy owns the better peak by OPS: 1.196 OPS in 1894 for Hugh Duffy against .968 OPS in 1896 for Mike Tiernan.
Hugh Duffy vs Mike Tiernan: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hugh Duffy or Mike Tiernan?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Hugh Duffy leads Mike Tiernan in 6 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Hugh Duffy or Mike Tiernan hit more home runs?
- Neither — both are at 106.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Tiernan, with .855 to Hugh Duffy's .837.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Hugh Duffy, with .326 to Mike Tiernan's .311.
- Who had more hits?
- Hugh Duffy, with 2,293 to Mike Tiernan's 1,838.