Evan Longoria vs John McGraw: Career Stats Comparison
Evan Longoria and John McGraw are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Evan Longoria played 2008–2023 as a hitter; John McGraw played 1891–1907 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
Evan Longoria (2008–2023) and John McGraw (1891–1907) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1890s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Evan Longoria finished with 1,930 hits and 342 home runs; John McGraw finished with 1,309 hits and 13 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 John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS? John McGraw, with .876 to Evan Longoria's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average? John McGraw, with .334 to Evan Longoria's .264.
- Who had more hits? Evan Longoria, with 1,930 to John McGraw's 1,309.
- Who drove in more runs? Evan Longoria, with 1,159 to John McGraw's 462.
- Who has the higher career PIV? John McGraw, with 22,730 career PIV to Evan Longoria's 14,028.
- Who won more championships? John McGraw, with 1 World Series title to Evan Longoria's 0.
Evan Longoria
John McGraw
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Evan Longoria and John McGraw. 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 2000s and the 1890s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Evan Longoria | John McGraw |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,986 | 1,100 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,306 | 3,924 |
| Runs | 1,017 | Leads: 1,024 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,930 | 1,309 |
| Doubles | Leads: 431 | 121 |
| Triples | 26 | Leads: 70 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 342 | 13 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,159 | 462 |
| Walks | 730 | Leads: 836 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,696 | 155 |
| Stolen Bases | 58 | Leads: 436 |
| Batting Avg | .264 | Leads: .334 |
| On-Base % | .333 | Leads: .466 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .471 | .410 |
| OPS | .804 | Leads: .876 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), John McGraw outpaces Evan Longoria 22,730 to 14,028 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,263 PIV per season to 877, across 18 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).
Evan Longoria — top 3 seasons by OPS
John McGraw — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, John McGraw leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Evan Longoria owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to John McGraw. PIV agrees: John McGraw grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Evan Longoria and John McGraw careers compare
John McGraw (1891–1907) was finished before Evan Longoria (2008–2023) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 1,986 games of Evan Longoria with 1,100 of John McGraw across 16 and 18 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Plate discipline differs: Evan Longoria struck out more than walked (1,696 to 730), but John McGraw walked more often than struck out (836 walks, 155 strikeouts). Evan Longoria is the more power-leaning hitter, with 342 of 1,930 hits leaving the park. On the bases, John McGraw stole more often per game played (58 steals in 1,986 games for Evan Longoria, 436 in 1,100 for John McGraw).
Evan Longoria vs John McGraw: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Evan Longoria or John McGraw hit more home runs?
- Evan Longoria, with 342 to John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- John McGraw, with .876 to Evan Longoria's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- John McGraw, with .334 to Evan Longoria's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Evan Longoria, with 1,930 to John McGraw's 1,309.