Jim Rice vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Rice has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Rice played 1974–1989 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
Jim Rice (1974–1989) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jim Rice finished with 2,452 hits and 382 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? Jim Rice, with 382 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Rice, with .854 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Rice, with .298 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits? Jim Rice, with 2,452 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Rice, with 1,451 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Rice, with 31,418 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Jim Rice's 0.
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Rice 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 | Jim Rice | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,089 | Leads: 2,293 |
| At-Bats | 8,225 | Leads: 8,288 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,249 | 1,231 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,452 | 2,365 |
| Doubles | 373 | Leads: 412 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 382 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,451 | 1,003 |
| Walks | 670 | Leads: 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,423 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | 58 | Leads: 236 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .298 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .352 | .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .502 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .854 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Rice outpaces Alan Trammell 31,418 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 1,964 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Jim Rice played 16 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).
Jim Rice — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Rice leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Alan Trammell owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Rice. PIV agrees: Jim Rice grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jim Rice and Alan Trammell careers compare
From 1977 through 1989, Jim Rice and Alan Trammell were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,089 games for Jim Rice and 2,293 for Alan Trammell across 16 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jim Rice struck out more than walked (1,423 to 670); Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Jim Rice is the more power-leaning hitter, with 382 of 2,452 hits leaving the park. Alan Trammell was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jim Rice's slugging percentage of .502 tops Alan Trammell's .415.
Jim Rice vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Rice or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jim Rice leads Alan Trammell in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Rice or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Jim Rice, with 382 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Rice, with .854 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Rice, with .298 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Jim Rice, with 2,452 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.