George Sisler vs Turkey Stearnes: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler 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). George Sisler played 1915–1930 as a hitter; Turkey Stearnes played ?–1940 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
George Sisler (1915–1930) and Turkey Stearnes (?–1940) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 home runs; Turkey Stearnes finished with 1,372 hits and 195 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Turkey Stearnes, with 195 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Turkey Stearnes, with 1.033 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? Turkey Stearnes, with .347 to George Sisler's .340.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Turkey Stearnes's 1,372.
- Who drove in more runs? George Sisler, with 1,175 to Turkey Stearnes's 1,038.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Turkey Stearnes's 28,010.
George Sisler
Turkey Stearnes
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Sisler and Turkey Stearnes. 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 | George Sisler | Turkey Stearnes |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,055 | 1,034 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,267 | 3,959 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,284 | 961 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,812 | 1,372 |
| Doubles | Leads: 425 | 243 |
| Triples | Leads: 164 | 122 |
| Home Runs | 102 | Leads: 195 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,175 | 1,038 |
| Walks | Leads: 472 | 429 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 327 | 11 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 375 | 141 |
| Batting Avg | .340 | Leads: .347 |
| On-Base % | .379 | Leads: .416 |
| Slugging % | .468 | Leads: .617 |
| OPS | .847 | Leads: 1.033 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler edges Turkey Stearnes 29,261 to 28,010 — driven by per-season impact — 1,829 PIV per season to 1,273 — rather than by longevity, since George Sisler played 16 seasons to Turkey Stearnes's 22. 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).
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Turkey Stearnes — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Turkey Stearnes owns home runs, batting average, and OBP. 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 George Sisler and Turkey Stearnes careers compare
George Sisler (1915–1930) was finished before Turkey Stearnes (?–1940) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 2,055 games of George Sisler with 1,034 of Turkey Stearnes across 16 and 22 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. At the plate, George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts), and Turkey Stearnes walked more often than struck out (429 walks, 11 strikeouts). Turkey Stearnes is the more power-leaning hitter, with 195 of 1,372 hits leaving the park. George Sisler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Turkey Stearnes holds the edge, .416 to .379.
George Sisler vs Turkey Stearnes: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Sisler or Turkey Stearnes?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Turkey Stearnes in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Sisler or Turkey Stearnes hit more home runs?
- Turkey Stearnes, with 195 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Turkey Stearnes, with 1.033 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Turkey Stearnes, with .347 to George Sisler's .340.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Turkey Stearnes's 1,372.