Vladimir Guerrero vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Vladimir Guerrero has played 2019–present 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
Vladimir Guerrero (2019–present) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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 hit more home runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Sisler, with .847 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? George Sisler, with 1,175 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
Vladimir Guerrero
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and George Sisler. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2010s and the 1910s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Vladimir Guerrero is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 192 | 102 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 486 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .468 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler outpaces Vladimir Guerrero 29,261 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: George Sisler played 16 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,829). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Vladimir Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Vladimir Guerrero owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Sisler. PIV agrees: George Sisler grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Vladimir Guerrero and George Sisler careers compare
No season is shared: George Sisler played 1915–1930, Vladimir Guerrero 2019–present. George Sisler has the far longer record, 2,055 games against 1,119 across 7 and 16 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Vladimir Guerrero comes out ahead, it is in home runs (192 to 102), walks (486 to 472), and slugging percentage (.478 to .468). Plate discipline differs: Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486), but George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Vladimir Guerrero's hits: 192 of 1,218 for Vladimir Guerrero, 102 of 2,812 for George Sisler. Because Vladimir Guerrero is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Vladimir Guerrero in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Sisler, with .847 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.