Hal McRae vs Amos Otis: Career Stats Comparison
Hal McRae 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). Hal McRae played 1968–1987 as a hitter; Amos Otis played 1967–1984 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
Hal McRae (1968–1987) and Amos Otis (1967–1984) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Hal McRae finished with 2,091 hits and 191 home runs; Amos Otis finished with 2,020 hits and 193 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Amos Otis, with 193 to Hal McRae's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Hal McRae, with .805 to Amos Otis's .768.
- Who had the higher batting average? Hal McRae, with .290 to Amos Otis's .277.
- Who had more hits? Hal McRae, with 2,091 to Amos Otis's 2,020.
- Who drove in more runs? Hal McRae, with 1,097 to Amos Otis's 1,007.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Hal McRae, with 19,055 career PIV to Amos Otis's 13,689.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Hal McRae
Amos Otis
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hal McRae and Amos Otis. 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 | Hal McRae | Amos Otis |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,084 | 1,998 |
| At-Bats | 7,218 | Leads: 7,299 |
| Runs | 940 | Leads: 1,092 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,091 | 2,020 |
| Doubles | Leads: 484 | 374 |
| Triples | 66 | 66 |
| Home Runs | 191 | Leads: 193 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,097 | 1,007 |
| Walks | 648 | Leads: 757 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 779 | 1,008 |
| Stolen Bases | 109 | Leads: 341 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .277 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .343 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .454 | .425 |
| OPS | Leads: .805 | .768 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Hal McRae outpaces Amos Otis 19,055 to 13,689 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,003 PIV per season to 805, across 19 seasons to 17. 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).
Hal McRae — top 3 seasons by OPS
Amos Otis — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Hal McRae leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Amos Otis owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Hal McRae. PIV agrees: Hal McRae grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Hal McRae and Amos Otis careers compare
From 1968 through 1984, Hal McRae and Amos Otis were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,084 games for Hal McRae and 1,998 for Amos Otis across 19 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Hal McRae struck out more than walked (779 to 648); Amos Otis struck out more than walked (1,008 to 757). On the bases, Amos Otis stole more often per game played (109 steals in 2,084 games for Hal McRae, 341 in 1,998 for Amos Otis). Hal McRae's slugging percentage of .454 tops Amos Otis's .425.
Hal McRae vs Amos Otis: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hal McRae or Amos Otis?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Hal McRae leads Amos Otis in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Hal McRae or Amos Otis hit more home runs?
- Amos Otis, with 193 to Hal McRae's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Hal McRae, with .805 to Amos Otis's .768.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Hal McRae, with .290 to Amos Otis's .277.
- Who had more hits?
- Hal McRae, with 2,091 to Amos Otis's 2,020.