George Gore vs Jim O'Rourke: Career Stats Comparison
Jim O'Rourke has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Jim O'Rourke played 1872–1904 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 Jim O'Rourke (1872–1904) — both debuted in the 1870s. George Gore finished with 1,612 hits and 46 home runs; Jim O'Rourke finished with 2,639 hits and 62 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Jim O'Rourke, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jim O'Rourke, with 62 to George Gore's 46.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Gore, with .797 to Jim O'Rourke's .775.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim O'Rourke, with .310 to George Gore's .301.
- Who had more hits? Jim O'Rourke, with 2,639 to George Gore's 1,612.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim O'Rourke, with 1,208 to George Gore's 618.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim O'Rourke, with 29,906 career PIV to George Gore's 25,348.
George Gore
Jim O'Rourke
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Gore and Jim O'Rourke. 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 | Jim O'Rourke |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,310 | 1,999 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,357 | 8,503 |
| Runs | 1,327 | Leads: 1,729 |
| Hits | 1,612 | Leads: 2,639 |
| Doubles | 262 | Leads: 468 |
| Triples | 94 | Leads: 149 |
| Home Runs | 46 | Leads: 62 |
| RBI | 618 | Leads: 1,208 |
| Walks | Leads: 717 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 332 | 362 |
| Stolen Bases | 170 | Leads: 229 |
| Batting Avg | .301 | Leads: .310 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .386 | .352 |
| Slugging % | .411 | Leads: .422 |
| OPS | Leads: .797 | .775 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim O'Rourke leads George Gore 29,906 to 25,348 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jim O'Rourke played 23 seasons to George Gore's 14, while George Gore carries the higher per-season figure (1,811 to 1,300). 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
Jim O'Rourke — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Jim O'Rourke leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. George Gore leads 3: walks, on-base percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim O'Rourke. PIV agrees: Jim O'Rourke grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the George Gore and Jim O'Rourke careers compare
From 1879 through 1892, George Gore and Jim O'Rourke were in the majors together. The table compares 1,310 games of George Gore with 1,999 of Jim O'Rourke across 14 and 23 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where George Gore comes out ahead, it is in walks (717 to 513), on-base percentage (.386 to .352), and OPS (.797 to .775). George Gore walked more often than struck out (717 walks, 332 strikeouts); Jim O'Rourke walked more often than struck out (513 walks, 362 strikeouts). George Gore was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jim O'Rourke holds the edge, .422 to .411.
George Gore vs Jim O'Rourke: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Gore or Jim O'Rourke?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jim O'Rourke leads George Gore in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did George Gore or Jim O'Rourke hit more home runs?
- Jim O'Rourke, with 62 to George Gore's 46.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Gore, with .797 to Jim O'Rourke's .775.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim O'Rourke, with .310 to George Gore's .301.
- Who had more hits?
- Jim O'Rourke, with 2,639 to George Gore's 1,612.