Goose Goslin vs Cy Williams: Career Stats Comparison
Goose Goslin has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Goose Goslin played 1921–1938 as a hitter; Cy Williams played 1912–1930 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
Goose Goslin (1921–1938) and Cy Williams (1912–1930) — they debuted in the 1920s and the 1910s respectively and share 10 seasons. Goose Goslin finished with 2,735 hits and 248 home runs; Cy Williams finished with 1,981 hits and 251 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Goose Goslin, in 11 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Cy Williams, with 251 to Goose Goslin's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS? Goose Goslin, with .887 to Cy Williams's .835.
- Who had the higher batting average? Goose Goslin, with .316 to Cy Williams's .292.
- Who had more hits? Goose Goslin, with 2,735 to Cy Williams's 1,981.
- Who drove in more runs? Goose Goslin, with 1,609 to Cy Williams's 1,005.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Goose Goslin, with 35,255 career PIV to Cy Williams's 24,595.
Goose Goslin
Cy Williams
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Goose Goslin and Cy Williams. 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 | Goose Goslin | Cy Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,287 | 2,002 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,656 | 6,780 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,483 | 1,024 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,735 | 1,981 |
| Doubles | Leads: 500 | 306 |
| Triples | Leads: 173 | 74 |
| Home Runs | 248 | Leads: 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,609 | 1,005 |
| Walks | Leads: 949 | 690 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 585 | 721 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 115 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .316 | .292 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .387 | .365 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .500 | .470 |
| OPS | Leads: .887 | .835 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Goose Goslin outpaces Cy Williams 35,255 to 24,595 — driven by per-season impact — 1,959 PIV per season to 1,294 — rather than by longevity, since Goose Goslin played 18 seasons to Cy Williams's 19. 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).
Goose Goslin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Cy Williams — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Goose Goslin leads 11 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Cy Williams leads 1: home runs. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Goose Goslin. PIV agrees: Goose Goslin grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Goose Goslin and Cy Williams careers compare
From 1921 through 1930, Goose Goslin and Cy Williams were in the majors together. With 2,287 games against 2,002 across 18 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Cy Williams are home runs (251 to 248). Plate discipline differs: Goose Goslin walked more often than struck out (949 walks, 585 strikeouts), but Cy Williams struck out more than walked (721 to 690). Cy Williams is the more power-leaning hitter, with 251 of 1,981 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Goose Goslin stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,287 games for Goose Goslin, 115 in 2,002 for Cy Williams).
Goose Goslin vs Cy Williams: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Goose Goslin or Cy Williams?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Goose Goslin leads Cy Williams in 11 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Goose Goslin or Cy Williams hit more home runs?
- Cy Williams, with 251 to Goose Goslin's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Goose Goslin, with .887 to Cy Williams's .835.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Goose Goslin, with .316 to Cy Williams's .292.
- Who had more hits?
- Goose Goslin, with 2,735 to Cy Williams's 1,981.