John McGraw vs Jud Wilson: Career Stats Comparison
John McGraw and Jud Wilson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). John McGraw played 1891–1907 as a hitter; Jud Wilson played ?–1945 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
John McGraw (1891–1907) and Jud Wilson (?–1945) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. John McGraw finished with 1,309 hits and 13 home runs; Jud Wilson finished with 1,351 hits and 100 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jud Wilson, with 100 to John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jud Wilson, with .974 to John McGraw's .876.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jud Wilson, with .357 to John McGraw's .334.
- Who had more hits? Jud Wilson, with 1,351 to John McGraw's 1,309.
- Who drove in more runs? Jud Wilson, with 870 to John McGraw's 462.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jud Wilson, with 23,373 career PIV to John McGraw's 22,730.
- Who won more championships? Jud Wilson, with 2 World Series titles to John McGraw's 1.
John McGraw
Jud Wilson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for John McGraw and Jud Wilson. 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 | John McGraw | Jud Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,100 | 1,093 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 3,924 | 3,782 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,024 | 798 |
| Hits | 1,309 | Leads: 1,351 |
| Doubles | 121 | Leads: 256 |
| Triples | Leads: 70 | 64 |
| Home Runs | 13 | Leads: 100 |
| RBI | 462 | Leads: 870 |
| Walks | Leads: 836 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 155 | 14 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 436 | 121 |
| Batting Avg | .334 | Leads: .357 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .466 | .436 |
| Slugging % | .410 | Leads: .538 |
| OPS | .876 | Leads: .974 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jud Wilson edges John McGraw 23,373 to 22,730 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jud Wilson played 28 seasons to John McGraw's 18, while John McGraw carries the higher per-season figure (1,263 to 835). 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).
John McGraw — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jud Wilson
No seasons meet the qualifying workload, so there is no peak-season list to show.
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jud Wilson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while John McGraw owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jud Wilson. PIV agrees: Jud Wilson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the John McGraw and Jud Wilson careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: John McGraw's ended in 1907, and Jud Wilson debuted in 1945. With 1,100 games against 1,093 across 18 and 28 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, John McGraw walked more often than struck out (836 walks, 155 strikeouts), and Jud Wilson walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 14 strikeouts). Jud Wilson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 100 of 1,351 hits leaving the park. John McGraw was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jud Wilson's slugging percentage of .538 tops John McGraw's .410.
John McGraw vs Jud Wilson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did John McGraw or Jud Wilson hit more home runs?
- Jud Wilson, with 100 to John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jud Wilson, with .974 to John McGraw's .876.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jud Wilson, with .357 to John McGraw's .334.
- Who had more hits?
- Jud Wilson, with 1,351 to John McGraw's 1,309.