Frank McCormick vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Frank McCormick played 1934–1948 as a hitter; George Sisler played 1915–1930 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
Frank McCormick (1934–1948) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Frank McCormick finished with 1,711 hits and 128 home runs; George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Frank McCormick, with 128 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Sisler, with .847 to Frank McCormick's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Frank McCormick's .299.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Frank McCormick's 1,711.
- Who drove in more runs? George Sisler, with 1,175 to Frank McCormick's 951.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Frank McCormick's 11,670.
- Who won more championships? Frank McCormick, with 1 World Series title to George Sisler's 0.
Frank McCormick
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Frank McCormick and George Sisler. 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 1930s and the 1910s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Frank McCormick | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,534 | Leads: 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 5,723 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | 722 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Hits | 1,711 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | 334 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | 26 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 128 | 102 |
| RBI | 951 | Leads: 1,175 |
| Walks | 399 | Leads: 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 189 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 27 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .299 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .379 |
| Slugging % | .434 | Leads: .468 |
| OPS | .781 | Leads: .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler outpaces Frank McCormick 29,261 to 11,670 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,829 PIV per season to 834, across 16 seasons to 14. 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).
Frank McCormick — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Frank McCormick owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Sisler. PIV agrees: George Sisler grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Frank McCormick and George Sisler careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: George Sisler's ended in 1930, and Frank McCormick debuted in 1934. The two careers are close in length, 1,534 games for Frank McCormick and 2,055 for George Sisler across 14 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Frank McCormick's edges on the table are home runs (128 to 102). Frank McCormick walked more often than struck out (399 walks, 189 strikeouts); George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Frank McCormick is the more power-leaning hitter, with 128 of 1,711 hits leaving the park.
Frank McCormick vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Frank McCormick or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Frank McCormick in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Frank McCormick or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Frank McCormick, with 128 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Sisler, with .847 to Frank McCormick's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Frank McCormick's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Frank McCormick's 1,711.