Jimmie Foxx vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
Jimmie Foxx has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Jimmie Foxx played 1925–1945 as a hitter; George Sisler played 1915–1930 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
Jimmie Foxx (1925–1945) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — they debuted in the 1920s and the 1910s respectively and share 6 seasons. Jimmie Foxx finished with 2,646 hits and 534 home runs; George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Jimmie Foxx, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jimmie Foxx, with 534 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jimmie Foxx, with 1.038 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Jimmie Foxx's .325.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Jimmie Foxx's 2,646.
- Who drove in more runs? Jimmie Foxx, with 1,922 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jimmie Foxx, with 72,872 career PIV to George Sisler's 29,261.
Jimmie Foxx
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jimmie Foxx and George Sisler. 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 | Jimmie Foxx | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,317 | 2,055 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,134 | 8,267 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,751 | 1,284 |
| Hits | 2,646 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | Leads: 458 | 425 |
| Triples | 125 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 534 | 102 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,922 | 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,452 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,311 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 87 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .325 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .428 | .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .609 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.038 | .847 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jimmie Foxx outpaces George Sisler 72,872 to 29,261 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 3,644 PIV per season to 1,951, across 20 seasons to 15. 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).
Jimmie Foxx — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Jimmie Foxx leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, doubles, home runs, RBI, and others. George Sisler leads 4: hits, triples, stolen bases, and batting average. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jimmie Foxx. PIV agrees: Jimmie Foxx grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jimmie Foxx and George Sisler careers compare
The careers of Jimmie Foxx (1925–1945) and George Sisler (1915–1930) overlapped from 1925 to 1930, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,317 games for Jimmie Foxx and 2,055 for George Sisler across 20 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. George Sisler's edges on the table are hits (2,812 to 2,646), triples (164 to 125), and stolen bases (375 to 87). Jimmie Foxx walked more often than struck out (1,452 walks, 1,311 strikeouts); George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts).
Jimmie Foxx vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jimmie Foxx or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jimmie Foxx leads George Sisler in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jimmie Foxx or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Jimmie Foxx, with 534 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jimmie Foxx, with 1.038 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Jimmie Foxx's .325.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Jimmie Foxx's 2,646.