George Gore vs King Kelly: Career Stats Comparison
King Kelly has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). George Gore played 1879–1892 as a hitter; King Kelly played 1878–1893 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
George Gore (1879–1892) and King Kelly (1878–1893) — both debuted in the 1870s. George Gore finished with 1,612 hits and 46 home runs; King Kelly finished with 1,813 hits and 69 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? King Kelly, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? King Kelly, with 69 to George Gore's 46.
- Who had the higher OPS? King Kelly, with .806 to George Gore's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? King Kelly, with .307 to George Gore's .301.
- Who had more hits? King Kelly, with 1,813 to George Gore's 1,612.
- Who drove in more runs? King Kelly, with 950 to George Gore's 618.
- Who has the higher career PIV? King Kelly, with 27,425 career PIV to George Gore's 25,348.
George Gore
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Gore and King Kelly. 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 | George Gore | King Kelly |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,310 | 1,456 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,357 | 5,896 |
| Runs | 1,327 | Leads: 1,357 |
| Hits | 1,612 | Leads: 1,813 |
| Doubles | 262 | Leads: 359 |
| Triples | 94 | Leads: 102 |
| Home Runs | 46 | Leads: 69 |
| RBI | 618 | Leads: 950 |
| Walks | Leads: 717 | 549 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 332 | 418 |
| Stolen Bases | 170 | Leads: 368 |
| Batting Avg | .301 | Leads: .307 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .386 | .368 |
| Slugging % | .411 | Leads: .438 |
| OPS | .797 | Leads: .806 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), King Kelly edges George Gore 27,425 to 25,348 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: King Kelly played 16 seasons to George Gore's 14, while George Gore carries the higher per-season figure (1,811 to 1,714). 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).
George Gore — top 3 seasons by OPS
King Kelly — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
King Kelly leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. George Gore leads 2: walks and on-base percentage. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to King Kelly. PIV agrees: King Kelly grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Gore and King Kelly careers compare
The careers of George Gore (1879–1892) and King Kelly (1878–1893) overlapped from 1879 to 1892, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,310 games against 1,456 across 14 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where George Gore comes out ahead, it is in walks (717 to 549) and on-base percentage (.386 to .368). George Gore walked more often than struck out (717 walks, 332 strikeouts); King Kelly walked more often than struck out (549 walks, 418 strikeouts). King Kelly is the more power-leaning hitter, with 69 of 1,813 hits leaving the park.
George Gore vs King Kelly: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Gore or King Kelly?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, King Kelly leads George Gore in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did George Gore or King Kelly hit more home runs?
- King Kelly, with 69 to George Gore's 46.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- King Kelly, with .806 to George Gore's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- King Kelly, with .307 to George Gore's .301.
- Who had more hits?
- King Kelly, with 1,813 to George Gore's 1,612.