George Gore vs Harry Stovey: Career Stats Comparison
Harry Stovey 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; Harry Stovey played 1880–1893 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 Harry Stovey (1880–1893) — they debuted in the 1870s and the 1880s respectively and share 13 seasons. George Gore finished with 1,612 hits and 46 home runs; Harry Stovey finished with 1,775 hits and 122 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Harry Stovey, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Harry Stovey, with 122 to George Gore's 46.
- Who had the higher OPS? Harry Stovey, with .822 to George Gore's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Gore, with .301 to Harry Stovey's .288.
- Who had more hits? Harry Stovey, with 1,775 to George Gore's 1,612.
- Who drove in more runs? Harry Stovey, with 912 to George Gore's 618.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Harry Stovey, with 29,690 career PIV to George Gore's 25,348.
George Gore
Harry Stovey
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Gore and Harry Stovey. 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 | Harry Stovey |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,310 | 1,489 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,357 | 6,153 |
| Runs | 1,327 | Leads: 1,495 |
| Hits | 1,612 | Leads: 1,775 |
| Doubles | 262 | Leads: 348 |
| Triples | 94 | Leads: 176 |
| Home Runs | 46 | Leads: 122 |
| RBI | 618 | Leads: 912 |
| Walks | Leads: 717 | 664 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 332 | 452 |
| Stolen Bases | 170 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .288 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .386 | .361 |
| Slugging % | .411 | Leads: .462 |
| OPS | .797 | Leads: .822 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harry Stovey leads George Gore 29,690 to 25,348 — driven by per-season impact — 2,121 PIV per season to 1,811 — rather than by longevity, since Harry Stovey played 14 seasons to George Gore's 14. 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
Harry Stovey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Harry Stovey leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. George Gore leads 3: walks, batting average, and on-base percentage. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Harry Stovey. PIV agrees: Harry Stovey 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 Harry Stovey careers compare
From 1880 through 1892, George Gore and Harry Stovey were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,310 games for George Gore and 1,489 for Harry Stovey across 14 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for George Gore are walks (717 to 664), batting average (.301 to .288), and on-base percentage (.386 to .361). At the plate, George Gore walked more often than struck out (717 walks, 332 strikeouts), and Harry Stovey walked more often than struck out (664 walks, 452 strikeouts). Harry Stovey is the more power-leaning hitter, with 122 of 1,775 hits leaving the park.
George Gore vs Harry Stovey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Gore or Harry Stovey?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Harry Stovey leads George Gore in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did George Gore or Harry Stovey hit more home runs?
- Harry Stovey, with 122 to George Gore's 46.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Harry Stovey, with .822 to George Gore's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Gore, with .301 to Harry Stovey's .288.
- Who had more hits?
- Harry Stovey, with 1,775 to George Gore's 1,612.