Rogers Hornsby vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
Rogers Hornsby has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Rogers Hornsby played 1915–1937 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
Rogers Hornsby (1915–1937) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — both broke in during the 1910s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Rogers Hornsby finished with 2,930 hits and 301 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 hit more home runs? Rogers Hornsby, with 301 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to George Sisler's .340.
- Who had more hits? Rogers Hornsby, with 2,930 to George Sisler's 2,812.
- Who drove in more runs? Rogers Hornsby, with 1,584 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rogers Hornsby, with 68,443 career PIV to George Sisler's 29,261.
- Who won more championships? Rogers Hornsby, with 1 World Series title to George Sisler's 0.
Rogers Hornsby
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rogers Hornsby 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Rogers Hornsby | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,259 | 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 8,173 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,579 | 1,284 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,930 | 2,812 |
| Doubles | Leads: 541 | 425 |
| Triples | Leads: 169 | 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 301 | 102 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,584 | 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,038 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 679 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 135 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .358 | .340 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .434 | .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .577 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.010 | .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rogers Hornsby outpaces George Sisler 68,443 to 29,261 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,852 PIV per season to 1,829, across 24 seasons to 16. 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).
Rogers Hornsby — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rogers Hornsby leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while George Sisler owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rogers Hornsby. PIV agrees: Rogers Hornsby grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rogers Hornsby and George Sisler careers compare
From 1915 through 1930, Rogers Hornsby and George Sisler were in the majors together. With 2,259 games against 2,055 across 24 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where George Sisler comes out ahead, it is in at-bats (8,267 to 8,173) and stolen bases (375 to 135). At the plate, Rogers Hornsby walked more often than struck out (1,038 walks, 679 strikeouts), and George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Rogers Hornsby's hits: 301 of 2,930 for Rogers Hornsby, 102 of 2,812 for George Sisler. George Sisler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Rogers Hornsby vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rogers Hornsby or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rogers Hornsby leads George Sisler in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rogers Hornsby or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 301 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to George Sisler's .340.
- Who had more hits?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 2,930 to George Sisler's 2,812.