Sherry Magee vs Jimmy Sheckard: Career Stats Comparison
Sherry Magee 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). Sherry Magee played 1904–1919 as a hitter; Jimmy Sheckard played 1897–1913 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
Sherry Magee (1904–1919) and Jimmy Sheckard (1897–1913) — they debuted in the 1900s and the 1890s respectively and share 10 seasons. Sherry Magee finished with 2,169 hits and 83 home runs; Jimmy Sheckard finished with 2,084 hits and 56 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Sherry Magee, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Sherry Magee, with 83 to Jimmy Sheckard's 56.
- Who had the higher OPS? Sherry Magee, with .790 to Jimmy Sheckard's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average? Sherry Magee, with .291 to Jimmy Sheckard's .274.
- Who had more hits? Sherry Magee, with 2,169 to Jimmy Sheckard's 2,084.
- Who drove in more runs? Sherry Magee, with 1,176 to Jimmy Sheckard's 813.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Sherry Magee, with 31,225 career PIV to Jimmy Sheckard's 24,943.
Sherry Magee
Jimmy Sheckard
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Sherry Magee and Jimmy Sheckard. 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 | Sherry Magee | Jimmy Sheckard |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,087 | 2,122 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,441 | 7,605 |
| Runs | 1,112 | Leads: 1,296 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,169 | 2,084 |
| Doubles | Leads: 425 | 354 |
| Triples | Leads: 166 | 136 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 83 | 56 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,176 | 813 |
| Walks | 736 | Leads: 1,135 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 624 | 849 |
| Stolen Bases | 441 | Leads: 465 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .274 |
| On-Base % | .364 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .427 | .378 |
| OPS | Leads: .790 | .753 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Sherry Magee leads Jimmy Sheckard 31,225 to 24,943 — driven by per-season impact — 1,952 PIV per season to 1,467 — rather than by longevity, since Sherry Magee played 16 seasons to Jimmy Sheckard's 17. 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).
Sherry Magee — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jimmy Sheckard — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Sherry Magee leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and others. Jimmy Sheckard leads 4: runs, walks, stolen bases, and on-base percentage. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Sherry Magee. PIV agrees: Sherry Magee grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Sherry Magee and Jimmy Sheckard careers compare
From 1904 through 1913, Sherry Magee and Jimmy Sheckard were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,087 games for Sherry Magee and 2,122 for Jimmy Sheckard across 16 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Jimmy Sheckard are runs (1,296 to 1,112), walks (1,135 to 736), and stolen bases (465 to 441). Sherry Magee walked more often than struck out (736 walks, 624 strikeouts); Jimmy Sheckard walked more often than struck out (1,135 walks, 849 strikeouts). Sherry Magee is the more power-leaning hitter, with 83 of 2,169 hits leaving the park.
Sherry Magee vs Jimmy Sheckard: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Sherry Magee or Jimmy Sheckard?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Sherry Magee leads Jimmy Sheckard in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Sherry Magee or Jimmy Sheckard hit more home runs?
- Sherry Magee, with 83 to Jimmy Sheckard's 56.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Sherry Magee, with .790 to Jimmy Sheckard's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Sherry Magee, with .291 to Jimmy Sheckard's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Sherry Magee, with 2,169 to Jimmy Sheckard's 2,084.