Dick Sisler vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler 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). Dick Sisler played 1946–1953 as a hitter; George Sisler played 1915–1930 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
Dick Sisler (1946–1953) and George Sisler (1915–1930) — they broke in during the 1940s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Dick Sisler finished with 720 hits and 55 home runs; George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? George Sisler, with 102 to Dick Sisler's 55.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Sisler, with .847 to Dick Sisler's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Dick Sisler's .276.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Dick Sisler's 720.
- Who drove in more runs? George Sisler, with 1,175 to Dick Sisler's 360.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Dick Sisler's 1,560.
- Who won more championships? Dick Sisler, with 1 World Series title to George Sisler's 0.
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Sisler and George Sisler. 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 1940s and the 1910s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Dick Sisler | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 799 | Leads: 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 2,606 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | 302 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Hits | 720 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | 118 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | 28 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | 55 | Leads: 102 |
| RBI | 360 | Leads: 1,175 |
| Walks | 226 | Leads: 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 253 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 6 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .276 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | .336 | Leads: .379 |
| Slugging % | .406 | Leads: .468 |
| OPS | .743 | Leads: .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler outpaces Dick Sisler 29,261 to 1,560 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,829 PIV per season to 173, across 16 seasons to 9. 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).
Dick Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Dick Sisler owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Sisler. PIV agrees: George Sisler grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Dick Sisler and George Sisler careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: George Sisler's ended in 1930, and Dick Sisler debuted in 1946. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Dick Sisler appeared in 799 games to George Sisler's 2,055. Every scored category on the table goes to George Sisler. Plate discipline differs: Dick Sisler struck out more than walked (253 to 226), but George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Dick Sisler is the more power-leaning hitter, with 55 of 720 hits leaving the park. George Sisler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, George Sisler holds the edge, .468 to .406.
Dick Sisler vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Sisler or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Dick Sisler in 14 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dick Sisler or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- George Sisler, with 102 to Dick Sisler's 55.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Sisler, with .847 to Dick Sisler's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Dick Sisler's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Dick Sisler's 720.