George Sisler vs Hack Wilson: 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; Hack Wilson played 1923–1934 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 Hack Wilson (1923–1934) — 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; Hack Wilson finished with 1,461 hits and 244 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Hack Wilson, with 244 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Hack Wilson, with .940 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Hack Wilson's .307.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Hack Wilson's 1,461.
- Who drove in more runs? George Sisler, with 1,175 to Hack Wilson's 1,063.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Hack Wilson's 27,235.
George Sisler
Hack Wilson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Sisler and Hack Wilson. 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 | Hack Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,055 | 1,348 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,267 | 4,760 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,284 | 884 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,812 | 1,461 |
| Doubles | Leads: 425 | 266 |
| Triples | Leads: 164 | 67 |
| Home Runs | 102 | Leads: 244 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,175 | 1,063 |
| Walks | 472 | Leads: 674 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 327 | 713 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 375 | 52 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .340 | .307 |
| On-Base % | .379 | Leads: .395 |
| Slugging % | .468 | Leads: .545 |
| OPS | .847 | Leads: .940 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler edges Hack Wilson 29,261 to 27,235 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: George Sisler played 16 seasons to Hack Wilson's 13, while Hack Wilson carries the higher per-season figure (2,095 to 1,829). 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
Hack Wilson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Hack Wilson owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. 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 Hack Wilson careers compare
George Sisler and Hack Wilson were active at the same time between 1923 and 1930. The table compares 2,055 games of George Sisler with 1,348 of Hack Wilson across 16 and 13 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. At the plate, George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts), while Hack Wilson struck out more than walked (713 to 674). Hack Wilson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 244 of 1,461 hits leaving the park. George Sisler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Hack Wilson holds the edge, .545 to .468.
George Sisler vs Hack Wilson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Sisler or Hack Wilson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Hack Wilson in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Sisler or Hack Wilson hit more home runs?
- Hack Wilson, with 244 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Hack Wilson, with .940 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Hack Wilson's .307.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Hack Wilson's 1,461.