Hal McRae vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Hal McRae and Alan Trammell are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Hal McRae played 1968–1987 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
Hal McRae (1968–1987) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Hal McRae finished with 2,091 hits and 191 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? Hal McRae, with 191 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Hal McRae, with .805 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Hal McRae, with .290 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Hal McRae's 2,091.
- Who drove in more runs? Hal McRae, with 1,097 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Hal McRae, with 19,055 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Hal McRae
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hal McRae 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, and the 1960s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Hal McRae | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,084 | Leads: 2,293 |
| At-Bats | 7,218 | Leads: 8,288 |
| Runs | 940 | Leads: 1,231 |
| Hits | 2,091 | Leads: 2,365 |
| Doubles | Leads: 484 | 412 |
| Triples | Leads: 66 | 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 191 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,097 | 1,003 |
| Walks | 648 | Leads: 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 779 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | 109 | Leads: 236 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .285 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .454 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .805 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Hal McRae outpaces Alan Trammell 19,055 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 1,003 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Hal McRae played 19 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).
Hal McRae — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Hal McRae leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, 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 Hal McRae. PIV agrees: Hal McRae grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Hal McRae and Alan Trammell careers compare
Hal McRae and Alan Trammell were active at the same time between 1977 and 1987. With 2,084 games against 2,293 across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Hal McRae struck out more than walked (779 to 648); Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Alan Trammell was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Hal McRae's slugging percentage of .454 tops Alan Trammell's .415. Alan Trammell owns the better peak by OPS: .910 OPS in 1982 for Hal McRae against .953 OPS in 1987 for Alan Trammell.
Hal McRae vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Hal McRae or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Hal McRae, with 191 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Hal McRae, with .805 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Hal McRae, with .290 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Hal McRae's 2,091.