George Kell vs Evan Longoria: Career Stats Comparison
Evan Longoria has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Kell played 1943–1957 as a hitter; Evan Longoria played 2008–2023 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
George Kell (1943–1957) and Evan Longoria (2008–2023) — they broke in during the 1940s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Kell finished with 2,054 hits and 78 home runs; Evan Longoria finished with 1,930 hits and 342 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Evan Longoria, with 342 to George Kell's 78.
- Who had the higher OPS? Evan Longoria, with .804 to George Kell's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Kell, with .306 to Evan Longoria's .264.
- Who had more hits? George Kell, with 2,054 to Evan Longoria's 1,930.
- Who drove in more runs? Evan Longoria, with 1,159 to George Kell's 870.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Evan Longoria, with 14,028 career PIV to George Kell's 12,722.
George Kell
Evan Longoria
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Kell and Evan Longoria. 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 1940s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | George Kell | Evan Longoria |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,795 | Leads: 1,986 |
| At-Bats | 6,702 | Leads: 7,306 |
| Runs | 881 | Leads: 1,017 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,054 | 1,930 |
| Doubles | 385 | Leads: 431 |
| Triples | Leads: 50 | 26 |
| Home Runs | 78 | Leads: 342 |
| RBI | 870 | Leads: 1,159 |
| Walks | 621 | Leads: 730 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 287 | 1,696 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 58 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .306 | .264 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .367 | .333 |
| Slugging % | .414 | Leads: .471 |
| OPS | .781 | Leads: .804 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Evan Longoria leads George Kell 14,028 to 12,722 — driven by per-season impact — 877 PIV per season to 670 — rather than by longevity, since Evan Longoria played 16 seasons to George Kell's 19. 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).
George Kell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Evan Longoria — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Evan Longoria leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while George Kell owns hits, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Evan Longoria. PIV agrees: Evan Longoria grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Kell and Evan Longoria careers compare
No season is shared: George Kell played 1943–1957, Evan Longoria 2008–2023. With 1,795 games against 1,986 across 19 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for George Kell are hits (2,054 to 1,930), triples (50 to 26), and batting average (.306 to .264). Plate discipline differs: George Kell walked more often than struck out (621 walks, 287 strikeouts), but Evan Longoria struck out more than walked (1,696 to 730). Home runs make up a larger share of Evan Longoria's hits: 78 of 2,054 for George Kell, 342 of 1,930 for Evan Longoria.
George Kell vs Evan Longoria: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Kell or Evan Longoria?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Evan Longoria leads George Kell in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Kell or Evan Longoria hit more home runs?
- Evan Longoria, with 342 to George Kell's 78.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Evan Longoria, with .804 to George Kell's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Kell, with .306 to Evan Longoria's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- George Kell, with 2,054 to Evan Longoria's 1,930.