Frankie Frisch vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
Frankie Frisch has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Frankie Frisch played 1919–1937 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
Frankie Frisch (1919–1937) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — both broke in during the 1910s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Frankie Frisch finished with 2,880 hits and 105 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 hit more home runs? Frankie Frisch, with 105 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Sisler, with .847 to Frankie Frisch's .801.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Frankie Frisch's .316.
- Who had more hits? Frankie Frisch, with 2,880 to George Sisler's 2,812.
- Who drove in more runs? Frankie Frisch, with 1,244 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Frankie Frisch's 16,687.
- Who won more championships? Frankie Frisch, with 4 World Series titles to George Sisler's 0.
Frankie Frisch
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Frankie Frisch and George Sisler. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Frankie Frisch | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,311 | 2,055 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,112 | 8,267 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,532 | 1,284 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,880 | 2,812 |
| Doubles | Leads: 466 | 425 |
| Triples | 138 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 105 | 102 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,244 | 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 728 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 272 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 419 | 375 |
| Batting Avg | .316 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .379 |
| Slugging % | .432 | Leads: .468 |
| OPS | .801 | Leads: .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler outpaces Frankie Frisch 29,261 to 16,687 — driven by per-season impact — 1,829 PIV per season to 878 — rather than by longevity, since George Sisler played 16 seasons to Frankie Frisch's 19. 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).
Frankie Frisch — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Frankie Frisch leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while George Sisler owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Frankie Frisch. Note that PIV actually grades George Sisler ahead, which means Frankie Frisch's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Frankie Frisch and George Sisler careers compare
Frankie Frisch and George Sisler were active at the same time between 1919 and 1930. With 2,311 games against 2,055 across 19 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Frankie Frisch walked more often than struck out (728 walks, 272 strikeouts), and George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). On the bases, George Sisler stole more often per game played (419 steals in 2,311 games for Frankie Frisch, 375 in 2,055 for George Sisler). In on-base percentage, George Sisler holds the edge, .379 to .369.
Frankie Frisch vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Frankie Frisch or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Frankie Frisch leads George Sisler in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Frankie Frisch or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Frankie Frisch, with 105 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Sisler, with .847 to Frankie Frisch's .801.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Frankie Frisch's .316.
- Who had more hits?
- Frankie Frisch, with 2,880 to George Sisler's 2,812.