Fred Lynn vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Alan Trammell has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Fred Lynn played 1974–1990 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
Fred Lynn (1974–1990) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Fred Lynn finished with 1,960 hits and 306 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? Fred Lynn, with 306 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred Lynn, with .845 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Alan Trammell, with .285 to Fred Lynn's .283.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.
- Who drove in more runs? Fred Lynn, with 1,111 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred Lynn, with 25,648 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Fred Lynn's 0.
Fred Lynn
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Fred Lynn 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Fred Lynn | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,969 | Leads: 2,293 |
| At-Bats | 6,925 | Leads: 8,288 |
| Runs | 1,063 | Leads: 1,231 |
| Hits | 1,960 | Leads: 2,365 |
| Doubles | 388 | Leads: 412 |
| Triples | 43 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 306 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,111 | 1,003 |
| Walks | Leads: 857 | 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,116 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | 72 | Leads: 236 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .360 | .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .484 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .845 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred Lynn outpaces Alan Trammell 25,648 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 1,425 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Fred Lynn played 18 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).
Fred Lynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fred Lynn leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Alan Trammell owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fred Lynn. PIV agrees: Fred Lynn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Fred Lynn and Alan Trammell careers compare
Fred Lynn and Alan Trammell were active at the same time between 1977 and 1990. With 1,969 games against 2,293 across 18 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Fred Lynn struck out more than walked (1,116 to 857), and Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Home runs make up a larger share of Fred Lynn's hits: 306 of 1,960 for Fred Lynn, 185 of 2,365 for Alan Trammell. Alan Trammell was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Fred Lynn's slugging percentage of .484 tops Alan Trammell's .415.
Fred Lynn vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fred Lynn or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Alan Trammell leads Fred Lynn in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Fred Lynn or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Fred Lynn, with 306 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred Lynn, with .845 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Alan Trammell, with .285 to Fred Lynn's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.