Mike Schmidt vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Schmidt 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). Mike Schmidt played 1972–1989 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
Mike Schmidt (1972–1989) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Mike Schmidt finished with 2,234 hits and 548 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? Mike Schmidt, with 548 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Schmidt, with .908 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Alan Trammell, with .285 to Mike Schmidt's .267.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Mike Schmidt's 2,234.
- Who drove in more runs? Mike Schmidt, with 1,595 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mike Schmidt, with 49,630 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Mike Schmidt
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Mike Schmidt 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 | Mike Schmidt | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,404 | 2,293 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,352 | 8,288 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,506 | 1,231 |
| Hits | 2,234 | Leads: 2,365 |
| Doubles | 408 | Leads: 412 |
| Triples | Leads: 59 | 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 548 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,595 | 1,003 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,507 | 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,883 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | 174 | Leads: 236 |
| Batting Avg | .267 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .380 | .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .908 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Schmidt outpaces Alan Trammell 49,630 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 2,757 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Mike Schmidt played 18 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).
Mike Schmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Schmidt leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Alan Trammell owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mike Schmidt. PIV agrees: Mike Schmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Mike Schmidt and Alan Trammell careers compare
From 1977 through 1989, Mike Schmidt and Alan Trammell were in the majors together. With 2,404 games against 2,293 across 18 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Alan Trammell's edges on the table are hits (2,365 to 2,234), doubles (412 to 408), and stolen bases (236 to 174). At the plate, Mike Schmidt struck out more than walked (1,883 to 1,507), and Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Mike Schmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 548 of 2,234 hits leaving the park. Alan Trammell was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Mike Schmidt's slugging percentage of .527 tops Alan Trammell's .415.
Mike Schmidt vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Mike Schmidt or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mike Schmidt leads Alan Trammell in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Mike Schmidt or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Mike Schmidt, with 548 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Schmidt, with .908 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Alan Trammell, with .285 to Mike Schmidt's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Mike Schmidt's 2,234.