George Gore vs Tip O'Neill: Career Stats Comparison
George Gore and Tip O'Neill are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). George Gore played 1879–1892 as a hitter; Tip O'Neill played 1883–1892 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 Tip O'Neill (1883–1892) — they debuted in the 1870s and the 1880s respectively and share 10 seasons. George Gore finished with 1,612 hits and 46 home runs; Tip O'Neill finished with 1,385 hits and 52 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Neither — they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Who hit more home runs? Tip O'Neill, with 52 to George Gore's 46.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tip O'Neill, with .851 to George Gore's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tip O'Neill, with .326 to George Gore's .301.
- Who had more hits? George Gore, with 1,612 to Tip O'Neill's 1,385.
- Who drove in more runs? Tip O'Neill, with 757 to George Gore's 618.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Gore, with 25,348 career PIV to Tip O'Neill's 23,461.
George Gore
Tip O'Neill
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Gore and Tip O'Neill. 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 | Tip O'Neill |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,310 | 1,052 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,357 | 4,248 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,327 | 879 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,612 | 1,385 |
| Doubles | Leads: 262 | 222 |
| Triples | Leads: 94 | 92 |
| Home Runs | 46 | Leads: 52 |
| RBI | 618 | Leads: 757 |
| Walks | Leads: 717 | 420 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 332 | 194 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 170 | 161 |
| Batting Avg | .301 | Leads: .326 |
| On-Base % | .386 | Leads: .392 |
| Slugging % | .411 | Leads: .458 |
| OPS | .797 | Leads: .851 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Gore edges Tip O'Neill 25,348 to 23,461 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: George Gore played 14 seasons to Tip O'Neill's 10, while Tip O'Neill carries the higher per-season figure (2,346 to 1,811). 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
Tip O'Neill — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
George Gore and Tip O'Neill split the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card 6-6. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades George Gore higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the George Gore and Tip O'Neill careers compare
From 1883 through 1892, George Gore and Tip O'Neill were in the majors together. With 1,310 games against 1,052 across 14 and 10 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, George Gore walked more often than struck out (717 walks, 332 strikeouts), and Tip O'Neill walked more often than struck out (420 walks, 194 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Tip O'Neill's hits: 46 of 1,612 for George Gore, 52 of 1,385 for Tip O'Neill. On the bases, Tip O'Neill stole more often per game played (170 steals in 1,310 games for George Gore, 161 in 1,052 for Tip O'Neill).
George Gore vs Tip O'Neill: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Gore or Tip O'Neill?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did George Gore or Tip O'Neill hit more home runs?
- Tip O'Neill, with 52 to George Gore's 46.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tip O'Neill, with .851 to George Gore's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tip O'Neill, with .326 to George Gore's .301.
- Who had more hits?
- George Gore, with 1,612 to Tip O'Neill's 1,385.