Ralph Kiner vs Enos Slaughter: Career Stats Comparison
Enos Slaughter has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Ralph Kiner played 1946–1955 as a hitter; Enos Slaughter played 1938–1959 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
Ralph Kiner (1946–1955) and Enos Slaughter (1938–1959) — they debuted in the 1940s and the 1930s respectively and share 10 seasons. Ralph Kiner finished with 1,451 hits and 369 home runs; Enos Slaughter finished with 2,383 hits and 169 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Enos Slaughter, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Ralph Kiner, with 369 to Enos Slaughter's 169.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ralph Kiner, with .946 to Enos Slaughter's .834.
- Who had the higher batting average? Enos Slaughter, with .300 to Ralph Kiner's .279.
- Who had more hits? Enos Slaughter, with 2,383 to Ralph Kiner's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Enos Slaughter, with 1,304 to Ralph Kiner's 1,015.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ralph Kiner, with 35,424 career PIV to Enos Slaughter's 27,340.
Ralph Kiner
Enos Slaughter
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ralph Kiner and Enos Slaughter. 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 | Ralph Kiner | Enos Slaughter |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,472 | 2,380 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,205 | 7,946 |
| Runs | 971 | Leads: 1,247 |
| Hits | 1,451 | Leads: 2,383 |
| Doubles | 216 | Leads: 413 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 148 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 369 | 169 |
| RBI | 1,015 | Leads: 1,304 |
| Walks | 1,011 | Leads: 1,018 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 749 | 538 |
| Stolen Bases | 22 | Leads: 71 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .300 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .398 | .382 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .548 | .453 |
| OPS | Leads: .946 | .834 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ralph Kiner leads Enos Slaughter 35,424 to 27,340 — driven by per-season impact — 3,542 PIV per season to 1,439 — rather than by longevity, since Ralph Kiner played 10 seasons to Enos Slaughter'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).
Ralph Kiner — top 3 seasons by OPS
Enos Slaughter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Enos Slaughter leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Ralph Kiner leads 4: home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Enos Slaughter. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Ralph Kiner higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ralph Kiner and Enos Slaughter careers compare
The careers of Ralph Kiner (1946–1955) and Enos Slaughter (1938–1959) overlapped from 1946 to 1955, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. Enos Slaughter has the far longer record, 2,380 games against 1,472 across 10 and 19 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Ralph Kiner's edges on the table are home runs (369 to 169), on-base percentage (.398 to .382), and slugging percentage (.548 to .453). Ralph Kiner walked more often than struck out (1,011 walks, 749 strikeouts); Enos Slaughter walked more often than struck out (1,018 walks, 538 strikeouts). Ralph Kiner is the more power-leaning hitter, with 369 of 1,451 hits leaving the park.
Ralph Kiner vs Enos Slaughter: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ralph Kiner or Enos Slaughter?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Enos Slaughter leads Ralph Kiner in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Ralph Kiner or Enos Slaughter hit more home runs?
- Ralph Kiner, with 369 to Enos Slaughter's 169.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ralph Kiner, with .946 to Enos Slaughter's .834.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Enos Slaughter, with .300 to Ralph Kiner's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Enos Slaughter, with 2,383 to Ralph Kiner's 1,451.