Alan Trammell vs Arky Vaughan: Career Stats Comparison
Alan Trammell has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Alan Trammell played 1977–1996 as a hitter; Arky Vaughan played 1932–1948 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
Alan Trammell (1977–1996) and Arky Vaughan (1932–1948) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Alan Trammell finished with 2,365 hits and 185 home runs; Arky Vaughan finished with 2,103 hits and 96 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Alan Trammell, with 185 to Arky Vaughan's 96.
- Who had the higher OPS? Arky Vaughan, with .859 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Arky Vaughan, with .318 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Arky Vaughan's 2,103.
- Who drove in more runs? Alan Trammell, with 1,003 to Arky Vaughan's 926.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Arky Vaughan, with 28,350 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Arky Vaughan's 0.
Alan Trammell
Arky Vaughan
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alan Trammell and Arky Vaughan. 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 1970s and the 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Alan Trammell | Arky Vaughan |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,293 | 1,817 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,288 | 6,622 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,231 | 1,173 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,365 | 2,103 |
| Doubles | Leads: 412 | 356 |
| Triples | 55 | Leads: 128 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 185 | 96 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,003 | 926 |
| Walks | 850 | Leads: 937 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 874 | 276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 236 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .318 |
| On-Base % | .352 | Leads: .406 |
| Slugging % | .415 | Leads: .453 |
| OPS | .767 | Leads: .859 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Arky Vaughan outpaces Alan Trammell 28,350 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 2,025 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Arky Vaughan played 14 seasons to Alan Trammell's 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).
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Arky Vaughan — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Alan Trammell leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Arky Vaughan owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Alan Trammell. Note that PIV actually grades Arky Vaughan ahead, which means Alan Trammell's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Alan Trammell and Arky Vaughan careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Arky Vaughan's ended in 1948, and Alan Trammell debuted in 1977. The two careers are close in length, 2,293 games for Alan Trammell and 1,817 for Arky Vaughan across 20 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850), while Arky Vaughan walked more often than struck out (937 walks, 276 strikeouts). Alan Trammell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 185 of 2,365 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Alan Trammell stole more often per game played (236 steals in 2,293 games for Alan Trammell, 118 in 1,817 for Arky Vaughan).
Alan Trammell vs Arky Vaughan: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alan Trammell or Arky Vaughan?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Alan Trammell leads Arky Vaughan in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alan Trammell or Arky Vaughan hit more home runs?
- Alan Trammell, with 185 to Arky Vaughan's 96.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Arky Vaughan, with .859 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Arky Vaughan, with .318 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Arky Vaughan's 2,103.