Cal Ripken vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Cal Ripken has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Cal Ripken played 1981–2001 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
Cal Ripken (1981–2001) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Cal Ripken finished with 3,184 hits and 431 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? Cal Ripken, with 431 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Cal Ripken, with .788 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Alan Trammell, with .285 to Cal Ripken's .276.
- Who had more hits? Cal Ripken, with 3,184 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.
- Who drove in more runs? Cal Ripken, with 1,695 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Cal Ripken, with 19,199 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Cal Ripken
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cal Ripken 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Cal Ripken | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 3,001 | 2,293 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,551 | 8,288 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,647 | 1,231 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,184 | 2,365 |
| Doubles | Leads: 603 | 412 |
| Triples | 44 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 431 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,695 | 1,003 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,129 | 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,305 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | 36 | Leads: 236 |
| Batting Avg | .276 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .340 | Leads: .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .447 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .788 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Cal Ripken outpaces Alan Trammell 19,199 to 13,203 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 914 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).
Cal Ripken — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Cal Ripken leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Alan Trammell owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Cal Ripken. PIV agrees: Cal Ripken grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Cal Ripken and Alan Trammell careers compare
From 1981 through 1996, Cal Ripken and Alan Trammell were in the majors together. With 3,001 games against 2,293 across 21 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Alan Trammell's edges on the table are triples (55 to 44), stolen bases (236 to 36), and batting average (.285 to .276). Cal Ripken struck out more than walked (1,305 to 1,129); Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Cal Ripken is the more power-leaning hitter, with 431 of 3,184 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Alan Trammell stole more often per game played (36 steals in 3,001 games for Cal Ripken, 236 in 2,293 for Alan Trammell).
Cal Ripken vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Cal Ripken or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Cal Ripken leads Alan Trammell in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Cal Ripken or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Cal Ripken, with 431 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Cal Ripken, with .788 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Alan Trammell, with .285 to Cal Ripken's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Cal Ripken, with 3,184 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.