Barry Larkin vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Barry Larkin 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). Barry Larkin played 1986–2004 as a hitter; Alan Trammell played 1977–1996 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
Barry Larkin (1986–2004) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Barry Larkin finished with 2,340 hits and 198 home runs; Alan Trammell finished with 2,365 hits and 185 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Barry Larkin, with 198 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Barry Larkin, with .815 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Barry Larkin, with .295 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.
- Who drove in more runs? Alan Trammell, with 1,003 to Barry Larkin's 960.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Barry Larkin, with 17,788 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Barry Larkin
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Barry Larkin and Alan Trammell. 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Barry Larkin | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,180 | Leads: 2,293 |
| At-Bats | 7,937 | Leads: 8,288 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,329 | 1,231 |
| Hits | 2,340 | Leads: 2,365 |
| Doubles | Leads: 441 | 412 |
| Triples | Leads: 76 | 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 198 | 185 |
| RBI | 960 | Leads: 1,003 |
| Walks | Leads: 939 | 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 817 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 379 | 236 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .444 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Barry Larkin outpaces Alan Trammell 17,788 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 936 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Barry Larkin played 19 seasons to Alan Trammell's 20. 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).
Barry Larkin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Barry Larkin leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Alan Trammell owns hits and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Barry Larkin. PIV agrees: Barry Larkin grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Barry Larkin and Alan Trammell careers compare
Barry Larkin and Alan Trammell were active at the same time between 1986 and 1996. With 2,180 games against 2,293 across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Alan Trammell are games (2,293 to 2,180), at-bats (8,288 to 7,937), and hits (2,365 to 2,340). At the plate, Barry Larkin walked more often than struck out (939 walks, 817 strikeouts), while Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). On the bases, Barry Larkin stole more often per game played (379 steals in 2,180 games for Barry Larkin, 236 in 2,293 for Alan Trammell). Barry Larkin's slugging percentage of .444 tops Alan Trammell's .415.
Barry Larkin vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Barry Larkin or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Barry Larkin leads Alan Trammell in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Barry Larkin or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Barry Larkin, with 198 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Barry Larkin, with .815 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Barry Larkin, with .295 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.