Elmer Flick vs Willie Keeler: Career Stats Comparison
Elmer Flick has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Elmer Flick played 1898–1910 as a hitter; Willie Keeler played 1892–1910 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
Elmer Flick (1898–1910) and Willie Keeler (1892–1910) — both debuted in the 1890s. Elmer Flick finished with 1,752 hits and 48 home runs; Willie Keeler finished with 2,932 hits and 33 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Elmer Flick, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Elmer Flick, with 48 to Willie Keeler's 33.
- Who had the higher OPS? Elmer Flick, with .834 to Willie Keeler's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average? Willie Keeler, with .341 to Elmer Flick's .313.
- Who had more hits? Willie Keeler, with 2,932 to Elmer Flick's 1,752.
- Who drove in more runs? Willie Keeler, with 810 to Elmer Flick's 756.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Elmer Flick, with 29,192 career PIV to Willie Keeler's 29,044.
Elmer Flick
Willie Keeler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Elmer Flick and Willie Keeler. 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 | Elmer Flick | Willie Keeler |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,483 | 2,123 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,597 | 8,591 |
| Runs | 950 | Leads: 1,719 |
| Hits | 1,752 | Leads: 2,932 |
| Doubles | Leads: 268 | 241 |
| Triples | Leads: 164 | 145 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 48 | 33 |
| RBI | 756 | Leads: 810 |
| Walks | Leads: 597 | 524 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 567 | 136 |
| Stolen Bases | 330 | Leads: 495 |
| Batting Avg | .313 | Leads: .341 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .389 | .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .445 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .834 | .802 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Elmer Flick edges Willie Keeler 29,192 to 29,044 — driven by per-season impact — 2,246 PIV per season to 1,529 — rather than by longevity, since Elmer Flick played 13 seasons to Willie Keeler's 19. 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).
Elmer Flick — top 3 seasons by OPS
Willie Keeler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Elmer Flick leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: doubles, triples, home runs, walks, and others. Willie Keeler leads 5: runs, hits, RBI, stolen bases, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Elmer Flick. PIV agrees: Elmer Flick grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Elmer Flick and Willie Keeler careers compare
From 1898 through 1910, Elmer Flick and Willie Keeler were in the majors together. With 1,483 games against 2,123 across 13 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Elmer Flick walked more often than struck out (597 walks, 567 strikeouts), and Willie Keeler walked more often than struck out (524 walks, 136 strikeouts). Elmer Flick is the more power-leaning hitter, with 48 of 1,752 hits leaving the park. Willie Keeler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Elmer Flick's on-base percentage of .389 tops Willie Keeler's .388.
Elmer Flick vs Willie Keeler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Elmer Flick or Willie Keeler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Elmer Flick leads Willie Keeler in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Elmer Flick or Willie Keeler hit more home runs?
- Elmer Flick, with 48 to Willie Keeler's 33.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Elmer Flick, with .834 to Willie Keeler's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Willie Keeler, with .341 to Elmer Flick's .313.
- Who had more hits?
- Willie Keeler, with 2,932 to Elmer Flick's 1,752.