Alan Trammell vs Larry Walker: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Walker 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). Alan Trammell played 1977–1996 as a hitter; Larry Walker played 1989–2005 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 Larry Walker (1989–2005) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Alan Trammell finished with 2,365 hits and 185 home runs; Larry Walker finished with 2,160 hits and 383 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Larry Walker, with 383 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Walker, with .965 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Walker, with .313 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Larry Walker's 2,160.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Walker, with 1,311 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Walker, with 42,378 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Larry Walker's 0.
Alan Trammell
Larry Walker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alan Trammell and Larry Walker. 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 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Alan Trammell | Larry Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,293 | 1,988 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,288 | 6,907 |
| Runs | 1,231 | Leads: 1,355 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,365 | 2,160 |
| Doubles | 412 | Leads: 471 |
| Triples | 55 | Leads: 62 |
| Home Runs | 185 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 1,003 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | 850 | Leads: 913 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 874 | 1,231 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 236 | 230 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .352 | Leads: .400 |
| Slugging % | .415 | Leads: .565 |
| OPS | .767 | Leads: .965 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Walker outpaces Alan Trammell 42,378 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 2,354 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Larry Walker played 18 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
Larry Walker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Walker leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Alan Trammell owns hits and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Walker. PIV agrees: Larry Walker grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Alan Trammell and Larry Walker careers compare
From 1989 through 1996, Alan Trammell and Larry Walker were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,293 games for Alan Trammell and 1,988 for Larry Walker across 20 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Alan Trammell comes out ahead, it is in games (2,293 to 1,988), at-bats (8,288 to 6,907), and hits (2,365 to 2,160). Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850); Larry Walker struck out more than walked (1,231 to 913). Larry Walker is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,160 hits leaving the park.
Alan Trammell vs Larry Walker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alan Trammell or Larry Walker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Walker leads Alan Trammell in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alan Trammell or Larry Walker hit more home runs?
- Larry Walker, with 383 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Walker, with .965 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Walker, with .313 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Larry Walker's 2,160.