Juan Gonzalez vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Alan Trammell 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). Juan Gonzalez played 1989–2005 as a hitter; Alan Trammell played 1977–1996 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
Juan Gonzalez (1989–2005) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Juan Gonzalez finished with 1,936 hits and 434 home runs; Alan Trammell finished with 2,365 hits and 185 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Juan Gonzalez, with 434 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Juan Gonzalez, with .904 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Juan Gonzalez, with .295 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Juan Gonzalez's 1,936.
- Who drove in more runs? Juan Gonzalez, with 1,404 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Juan Gonzalez, with 25,105 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Juan Gonzalez's 0.
Juan Gonzalez
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Juan Gonzalez and Alan Trammell. 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Juan Gonzalez | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,689 | Leads: 2,293 |
| At-Bats | 6,556 | Leads: 8,288 |
| Runs | 1,061 | Leads: 1,231 |
| Hits | 1,936 | Leads: 2,365 |
| Doubles | 388 | Leads: 412 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 434 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,404 | 1,003 |
| Walks | 457 | Leads: 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,273 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | 26 | Leads: 236 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .285 |
| On-Base % | .343 | Leads: .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .561 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .904 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Juan Gonzalez outpaces Alan Trammell 25,105 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 1,477 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Juan Gonzalez played 17 seasons to Alan Trammell's 20. 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).
Juan Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Juan Gonzalez leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OPS, while Alan Trammell owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Juan Gonzalez. PIV agrees: Juan Gonzalez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Juan Gonzalez and Alan Trammell careers compare
From 1989 through 1996, Juan Gonzalez and Alan Trammell were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,689 games for Juan Gonzalez and 2,293 for Alan Trammell across 17 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Juan Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,273 to 457), and Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Juan Gonzalez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 434 of 1,936 hits leaving the park. Alan Trammell was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Alan Trammell holds the edge, .352 to .343.
Juan Gonzalez vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Juan Gonzalez or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Alan Trammell leads Juan Gonzalez in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Juan Gonzalez or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Juan Gonzalez, with 434 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Juan Gonzalez, with .904 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Juan Gonzalez, with .295 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Juan Gonzalez's 1,936.