Hank Greenberg vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
Hank Greenberg and George Sisler are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Hank Greenberg played 1930–1947 as a hitter; George Sisler played 1915–1930 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
Hank Greenberg (1930–1947) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — they debuted in the 1930s and the 1910s respectively, so they played in different run environments. Hank Greenberg finished with 1,628 hits and 331 home runs; George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 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? Hank Greenberg, with 331 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Hank Greenberg, with 1.017 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Hank Greenberg's .313.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Hank Greenberg's 1,628.
- Who drove in more runs? Hank Greenberg, with 1,276 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Hank Greenberg, with 43,523 career PIV to George Sisler's 29,261.
Hank Greenberg
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hank Greenberg and George Sisler. 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, and the 1930s and the 1910s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Hank Greenberg | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,394 | 2,055 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,193 | 8,267 |
| Runs | 1,051 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Hits | 1,628 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | 379 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | 71 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 331 | 102 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,276 | 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 852 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 844 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 58 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .313 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .412 | .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .605 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.017 | .847 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Hank Greenberg outpaces George Sisler 43,523 to 29,261 — driven by per-season impact — 3,348 PIV per season to 1,951 — rather than by longevity, since Hank Greenberg played 13 seasons to George Sisler's 15. 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).
Hank Greenberg — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Hank Greenberg and George Sisler split the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card 6-6. They played in different eras, and these rows are not era-adjusted. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Hank Greenberg higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Hank Greenberg and George Sisler careers compare
From 1930 through 1930, Hank Greenberg and George Sisler were in the majors together. With 1,394 games against 2,055 across 13 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Hank Greenberg walked more often than struck out (852 walks, 844 strikeouts); George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Hank Greenberg is the more power-leaning hitter, with 331 of 1,628 hits leaving the park. On the bases, George Sisler stole more often per game played (58 steals in 1,394 games for Hank Greenberg, 375 in 2,055 for George Sisler). Hank Greenberg's slugging percentage of .605 tops George Sisler's .468.
Hank Greenberg vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hank Greenberg or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Hank Greenberg or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Hank Greenberg, with 331 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Hank Greenberg, with 1.017 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Hank Greenberg's .313.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Hank Greenberg's 1,628.