Paul Hines vs Henry Larkin: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Hines has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Paul Hines played 1872–1891 as a hitter; Henry Larkin played 1884–1893 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
Paul Hines (1872–1891) and Henry Larkin (1884–1893) — they broke in during the 1870s and the 1880s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Hines finished with 2,133 hits and 57 home runs; Henry Larkin finished with 1,429 hits and 53 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Paul Hines, with 57 to Henry Larkin's 53.
- Who had the higher OPS? Henry Larkin, with .820 to Paul Hines's .749.
- Who had the higher batting average? Henry Larkin, with .303 to Paul Hines's .302.
- Who had more hits? Paul Hines, with 2,133 to Henry Larkin's 1,429.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Hines, with 855 to Henry Larkin's 836.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Hines, with 22,374 career PIV to Henry Larkin's 21,776.
- Who won more championships? Paul Hines, with 1 World Series title to Henry Larkin's 0.
Henry Larkin
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Hines and Henry Larkin. 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 1870s and the 1880s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Paul Hines | Henry Larkin |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,658 | 1,184 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,062 | 4,718 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,217 | 925 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,133 | 1,429 |
| Doubles | Leads: 399 | 259 |
| Triples | 93 | Leads: 114 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 57 | 53 |
| RBI | Leads: 855 | 836 |
| Walks | 372 | Leads: 484 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 310 | 182 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 163 | 129 |
| Batting Avg | .302 | Leads: .303 |
| On-Base % | .340 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | .409 | Leads: .440 |
| OPS | .749 | Leads: .820 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Hines edges Henry Larkin 22,374 to 21,776 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Paul Hines played 21 seasons to Henry Larkin's 10, while Henry Larkin carries the higher per-season figure (2,178 to 1,065). 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).
Paul Hines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Henry Larkin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Hines leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Henry Larkin owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Hines. PIV agrees: Paul Hines grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Paul Hines and Henry Larkin careers compare
From 1884 through 1891, Paul Hines and Henry Larkin were in the majors together. With 1,658 games against 1,184 across 21 and 10 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul Hines walked more often than struck out (372 walks, 310 strikeouts); Henry Larkin walked more often than struck out (484 walks, 182 strikeouts). Henry Larkin is the more power-leaning hitter, with 53 of 1,429 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Henry Larkin stole more often per game played (163 steals in 1,658 games for Paul Hines, 129 in 1,184 for Henry Larkin). In on-base percentage, Henry Larkin holds the edge, .380 to .340.
Paul Hines vs Henry Larkin: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Hines or Henry Larkin?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Hines leads Henry Larkin in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Hines or Henry Larkin hit more home runs?
- Paul Hines, with 57 to Henry Larkin's 53.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Henry Larkin, with .820 to Paul Hines's .749.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Henry Larkin, with .303 to Paul Hines's .302.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Hines, with 2,133 to Henry Larkin's 1,429.