Jim Thome vs Alan Trammell: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Thome 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). Jim Thome played 1991–2012 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
Jim Thome (1991–2012) and Alan Trammell (1977–1996) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Thome finished with 2,328 hits and 612 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? Jim Thome, with 612 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Thome, with .956 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Alan Trammell, with .285 to Jim Thome's .276.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Jim Thome's 2,328.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Thome, with 1,699 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Thome, with 51,664 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Jim Thome's 0.
Jim Thome
Alan Trammell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Thome 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, and the 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jim Thome | Alan Trammell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,543 | 2,293 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,422 | 8,288 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,583 | 1,231 |
| Hits | 2,328 | Leads: 2,365 |
| Doubles | Leads: 451 | 412 |
| Triples | 26 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 612 | 185 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,699 | 1,003 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,747 | 850 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,548 | 874 |
| Stolen Bases | 19 | Leads: 236 |
| Batting Avg | .276 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .402 | .352 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .554 | .415 |
| OPS | Leads: .956 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Thome outpaces Alan Trammell 51,664 to 13,203 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,067 PIV per season to 660, across 25 seasons to 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).
Jim Thome — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Thome 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 Jim Thome. PIV agrees: Jim Thome grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jim Thome and Alan Trammell careers compare
Jim Thome and Alan Trammell were active at the same time between 1991 and 1996. With 2,543 games against 2,293 across 25 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Alan Trammell comes out ahead, it is in hits (2,365 to 2,328), triples (55 to 26), and stolen bases (236 to 19). At the plate, Jim Thome struck out more than walked (2,548 to 1,747), and Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850). Jim Thome is the more power-leaning hitter, with 612 of 2,328 hits leaving the park. Alan Trammell was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Jim Thome vs Alan Trammell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Thome or Alan Trammell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jim Thome leads Alan Trammell in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Thome or Alan Trammell hit more home runs?
- Jim Thome, with 612 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Thome, with .956 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Alan Trammell, with .285 to Jim Thome's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Jim Thome's 2,328.