Paul Molitor vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Molitor has the better career line of the two, leading 14 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Paul Molitor played 1978–1998 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
Paul Molitor (1978–1998) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Paul Molitor finished with 3,319 hits and 234 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? Paul Molitor, with 234 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Molitor, with .817 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Molitor, with .306 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits? Paul Molitor, with 3,319 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Molitor, with 1,307 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Molitor, with 29,073 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Paul Molitor
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Molitor 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Paul Molitor | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,683 | 2,293 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,835 | 8,288 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,782 | 1,231 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,319 | 2,365 |
| Doubles | Leads: 605 | 412 |
| Triples | Leads: 114 | 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 234 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,307 | 1,003 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,094 | 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,244 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 504 | 236 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .306 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .448 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .817 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Molitor outpaces Alan Trammell 29,073 to 13,203 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,384 PIV per season to 660, across 21 seasons to 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).
Paul Molitor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Molitor leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Alan Trammell owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Molitor. PIV agrees: Paul Molitor grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Molitor and Alan Trammell careers compare
From 1978 through 1996, Paul Molitor and Alan Trammell were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,683 games for Paul Molitor and 2,293 for Alan Trammell across 21 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Every scored category on the table goes to Paul Molitor. Paul Molitor struck out more than walked (1,244 to 1,094); Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Paul Molitor was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Paul Molitor's on-base percentage of .369 tops Alan Trammell's .352.
Paul Molitor vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Molitor or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Molitor leads Alan Trammell in 14 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Molitor or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Paul Molitor, with 234 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Molitor, with .817 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Molitor, with .306 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Molitor, with 3,319 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.