George Sisler vs Pie Traynor: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Pie Traynor played 1920–1937 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 Pie Traynor (1920–1937) — they broke in during the 1910s and the 1920s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 home runs; Pie Traynor finished with 2,416 hits and 58 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 Pie Traynor's 58.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Sisler, with .847 to Pie Traynor's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Pie Traynor's .320.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Pie Traynor's 2,416.
- Who drove in more runs? Pie Traynor, with 1,273 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Pie Traynor's 11,425.
- Who won more championships? Pie Traynor, with 1 World Series title to George Sisler's 0.
George Sisler
Pie Traynor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Sisler and Pie Traynor. 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 1910s and the 1920s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | George Sisler | Pie Traynor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,055 | 1,941 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,267 | 7,559 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,284 | 1,183 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,812 | 2,416 |
| Doubles | Leads: 425 | 371 |
| Triples | 164 | 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 102 | 58 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,273 |
| Walks | 472 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 327 | 278 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 375 | 158 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .340 | .320 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .379 | .362 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .468 | .435 |
| OPS | Leads: .847 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler outpaces Pie Traynor 29,261 to 11,425 — driven by per-season impact — 1,829 PIV per season to 672 — rather than by longevity, since George Sisler played 16 seasons to Pie Traynor's 17. 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
Pie Traynor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler leads in hits, home runs, runs, and stolen bases, while Pie Traynor owns RBI. 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 Pie Traynor careers compare
George Sisler and Pie Traynor were active at the same time between 1920 and 1930. The two careers are close in length, 2,055 games for George Sisler and 1,941 for Pie Traynor across 16 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Pie Traynor's edges on the table are RBI (1,273 to 1,175). George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts); Pie Traynor walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 278 strikeouts). George Sisler is the more power-leaning hitter, with 102 of 2,812 hits leaving the park.
George Sisler vs Pie Traynor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Sisler or Pie Traynor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Pie Traynor in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Sisler or Pie Traynor hit more home runs?
- George Sisler, with 102 to Pie Traynor's 58.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Sisler, with .847 to Pie Traynor's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Pie Traynor's .320.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Pie Traynor's 2,416.