Harry Heilmann vs Zack Wheat: Career Stats Comparison
Harry Heilmann 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). Harry Heilmann played 1914–1932 as a hitter; Zack Wheat played 1909–1927 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
Harry Heilmann (1914–1932) and Zack Wheat (1909–1927) — they debuted in the 1910s and the 1900s respectively and share 14 seasons. Harry Heilmann finished with 2,660 hits and 183 home runs; Zack Wheat finished with 2,884 hits and 132 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Harry Heilmann, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Harry Heilmann, with 183 to Zack Wheat's 132.
- Who had the higher OPS? Harry Heilmann, with .930 to Zack Wheat's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average? Harry Heilmann, with .342 to Zack Wheat's .317.
- Who had more hits? Zack Wheat, with 2,884 to Harry Heilmann's 2,660.
- Who drove in more runs? Harry Heilmann, with 1,539 to Zack Wheat's 1,248.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Harry Heilmann, with 46,791 career PIV to Zack Wheat's 30,370.
Harry Heilmann
Zack Wheat
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Harry Heilmann and Zack Wheat. 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 | Harry Heilmann | Zack Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,148 | 2,410 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,787 | 9,106 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,291 | 1,289 |
| Hits | 2,660 | Leads: 2,884 |
| Doubles | Leads: 542 | 476 |
| Triples | 151 | Leads: 172 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 183 | 132 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,539 | 1,248 |
| Walks | Leads: 856 | 650 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 550 | 572 |
| Stolen Bases | 113 | Leads: 205 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .342 | .317 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .367 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .520 | .450 |
| OPS | Leads: .930 | .817 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harry Heilmann outpaces Zack Wheat 46,791 to 30,370 — driven by per-season impact — 2,752 PIV per season to 1,598 — rather than by longevity, since Harry Heilmann played 17 seasons to Zack Wheat'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).
Harry Heilmann — top 3 seasons by OPS
Zack Wheat — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Harry Heilmann leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, doubles, home runs, RBI, and others. Zack Wheat leads 3: hits, triples, and stolen bases. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Harry Heilmann. PIV agrees: Harry Heilmann grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Harry Heilmann and Zack Wheat careers compare
From 1914 through 1927, Harry Heilmann and Zack Wheat were in the majors together. With 2,148 games against 2,410 across 17 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Zack Wheat's edges on the table are hits (2,884 to 2,660), triples (172 to 151), and stolen bases (205 to 113). Harry Heilmann walked more often than struck out (856 walks, 550 strikeouts); Zack Wheat walked more often than struck out (650 walks, 572 strikeouts). Harry Heilmann is the more power-leaning hitter, with 183 of 2,660 hits leaving the park. Zack Wheat was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Harry Heilmann vs Zack Wheat: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Harry Heilmann or Zack Wheat?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Harry Heilmann leads Zack Wheat in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Harry Heilmann or Zack Wheat hit more home runs?
- Harry Heilmann, with 183 to Zack Wheat's 132.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Harry Heilmann, with .930 to Zack Wheat's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Harry Heilmann, with .342 to Zack Wheat's .317.
- Who had more hits?
- Zack Wheat, with 2,884 to Harry Heilmann's 2,660.