Bob Johnson vs Al Simmons: Career Stats Comparison
Al Simmons 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). Bob Johnson played 1933–1945 as a hitter; Al Simmons played 1924–1944 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
Bob Johnson (1933–1945) and Al Simmons (1924–1944) — they debuted in the 1930s and the 1920s respectively and share 12 seasons. Bob Johnson finished with 2,051 hits and 288 home runs; Al Simmons finished with 2,927 hits and 307 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Al Simmons, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Al Simmons, with 307 to Bob Johnson's 288.
- Who had the higher OPS? Al Simmons, with .915 to Bob Johnson's .899.
- Who had the higher batting average? Al Simmons, with .334 to Bob Johnson's .296.
- Who had more hits? Al Simmons, with 2,927 to Bob Johnson's 2,051.
- Who drove in more runs? Al Simmons, with 1,827 to Bob Johnson's 1,283.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Al Simmons, with 40,529 career PIV to Bob Johnson's 37,613.
Bob Johnson
Al Simmons
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bob Johnson and Al Simmons. 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 | Bob Johnson | Al Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,863 | 2,215 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,920 | 8,759 |
| Runs | 1,239 | Leads: 1,507 |
| Hits | 2,051 | Leads: 2,927 |
| Doubles | 396 | Leads: 539 |
| Triples | 95 | Leads: 149 |
| Home Runs | 288 | Leads: 307 |
| RBI | 1,283 | Leads: 1,827 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,075 | 615 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 851 | 737 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 96 | 88 |
| Batting Avg | .296 | Leads: .334 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .393 | .380 |
| Slugging % | .506 | Leads: .535 |
| OPS | .899 | Leads: .915 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Al Simmons edges Bob Johnson 40,529 to 37,613 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Al Simmons played 20 seasons to Bob Johnson's 13, while Bob Johnson carries the higher per-season figure (2,893 to 2,026). 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).
Bob Johnson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Al Simmons — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Al Simmons leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Bob Johnson leads 3: walks, stolen bases, and on-base percentage. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Al Simmons. PIV agrees: Al Simmons grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Bob Johnson and Al Simmons careers compare
Bob Johnson and Al Simmons were active at the same time between 1933 and 1944. The two careers are close in length, 1,863 games for Bob Johnson and 2,215 for Al Simmons across 13 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Bob Johnson's edges on the table are walks (1,075 to 615), stolen bases (96 to 88), and on-base percentage (.393 to .380). Plate discipline differs: Bob Johnson walked more often than struck out (1,075 walks, 851 strikeouts), but Al Simmons struck out more than walked (737 to 615).
Bob Johnson vs Al Simmons: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bob Johnson or Al Simmons?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Al Simmons leads Bob Johnson in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Bob Johnson or Al Simmons hit more home runs?
- Al Simmons, with 307 to Bob Johnson's 288.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Al Simmons, with .915 to Bob Johnson's .899.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Al Simmons, with .334 to Bob Johnson's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Al Simmons, with 2,927 to Bob Johnson's 2,051.