Gabby Hartnett vs Lloyd Waner: Career Stats Comparison
Gabby Hartnett and Lloyd Waner are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Gabby Hartnett played 1922–1941 as a hitter; Lloyd Waner played 1927–1945 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
Gabby Hartnett (1922–1941) and Lloyd Waner (1927–1945) — both broke in during the 1920s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Gabby Hartnett finished with 1,912 hits and 236 home runs; Lloyd Waner finished with 2,459 hits and 27 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Gabby Hartnett, with 236 to Lloyd Waner's 27.
- Who had the higher OPS? Gabby Hartnett, with .858 to Lloyd Waner's .747.
- Who had the higher batting average? Lloyd Waner, with .316 to Gabby Hartnett's .297.
- Who had more hits? Lloyd Waner, with 2,459 to Gabby Hartnett's 1,912.
- Who drove in more runs? Gabby Hartnett, with 1,179 to Lloyd Waner's 598.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Gabby Hartnett, with 20,627 career PIV to Lloyd Waner's 3,101.
Gabby Hartnett
Lloyd Waner
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Gabby Hartnett and Lloyd Waner. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Gabby Hartnett | Lloyd Waner |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,990 | Leads: 1,993 |
| At-Bats | 6,432 | Leads: 7,772 |
| Runs | 867 | Leads: 1,201 |
| Hits | 1,912 | Leads: 2,459 |
| Doubles | Leads: 396 | 281 |
| Triples | 64 | Leads: 118 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 236 | 27 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,179 | 598 |
| Walks | Leads: 703 | 420 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 697 | 173 |
| Stolen Bases | 28 | Leads: 67 |
| Batting Avg | .297 | Leads: .316 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .370 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .489 | .393 |
| OPS | Leads: .858 | .747 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gabby Hartnett outpaces Lloyd Waner 20,627 to 3,101 — driven by per-season impact — 1,031 PIV per season to 148 — rather than by longevity, since Gabby Hartnett played 20 seasons to Lloyd Waner's 21. 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).
Gabby Hartnett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Lloyd Waner — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Gabby Hartnett leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Lloyd Waner owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Gabby Hartnett. PIV agrees: Gabby Hartnett grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Gabby Hartnett and Lloyd Waner careers compare
Gabby Hartnett and Lloyd Waner were active at the same time between 1927 and 1941. With 1,990 games against 1,993 across 20 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Gabby Hartnett walked more often than struck out (703 walks, 697 strikeouts); Lloyd Waner walked more often than struck out (420 walks, 173 strikeouts). Gabby Hartnett is the more power-leaning hitter, with 236 of 1,912 hits leaving the park. Gabby Hartnett's slugging percentage of .489 tops Lloyd Waner's .393. On the peak-season lists, Gabby Hartnett's best year is 1930 at 1.034 OPS and Lloyd Waner's is 1929 at .874 OPS; Gabby Hartnett has the stronger single season.
Gabby Hartnett vs Lloyd Waner: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Gabby Hartnett or Lloyd Waner hit more home runs?
- Gabby Hartnett, with 236 to Lloyd Waner's 27.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Gabby Hartnett, with .858 to Lloyd Waner's .747.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Lloyd Waner, with .316 to Gabby Hartnett's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- Lloyd Waner, with 2,459 to Gabby Hartnett's 1,912.