Alan Trammell vs Bobby Witt: Career Stats Comparison
Alan Trammell 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). Alan Trammell played 1977–1996 as a hitter; Bobby Witt has played 2022–present 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 Bobby Witt (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Alan Trammell finished with 2,365 hits and 185 home runs; Bobby Witt has 879 hits and 123 home runs through October 12, 2026. 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 Bobby Witt's 123.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bobby Witt, with .836 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bobby Witt, with .288 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits? Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Bobby Witt's 879.
- Who drove in more runs? Alan Trammell, with 1,003 to Bobby Witt's 427.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Alan Trammell, with 13,203 career PIV to Bobby Witt's 8,065.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Bobby Witt's 0.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alan Trammell and Bobby Witt. 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 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Bobby Witt is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Alan Trammell | Bobby Witt |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,293 | 769 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,288 | 3,049 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,231 | 497 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,365 | 879 |
| Doubles | Leads: 412 | 184 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 185 | 123 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,003 | 427 |
| Walks | Leads: 850 | 243 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 874 | 596 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 236 | 193 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .288 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .352 | .343 |
| Slugging % | .415 | Leads: .493 |
| OPS | .767 | Leads: .836 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Alan Trammell outpaces Bobby Witt 13,203 to 8,065 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Alan Trammell played 20 seasons to Bobby Witt's 4, while Bobby Witt carries the higher per-season figure (2,016 to 660). 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
Bobby Witt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Alan Trammell leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Bobby Witt owns batting average and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Alan Trammell. PIV agrees: Alan Trammell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Alan Trammell and Bobby Witt careers compare
No season is shared: Alan Trammell played 1977–1996, Bobby Witt 2022–present. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Alan Trammell appeared in 2,293 games to Bobby Witt's 769. Where Bobby Witt comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.288 to .285), slugging percentage (.493 to .415), and OPS (.836 to .767). Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850); Bobby Witt struck out more than walked (596 to 243). Bobby Witt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 123 of 879 hits leaving the park. Bobby Witt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Bobby Witt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Alan Trammell vs Bobby Witt: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alan Trammell or Bobby Witt?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Alan Trammell leads Bobby Witt in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alan Trammell or Bobby Witt hit more home runs?
- Alan Trammell, with 185 to Bobby Witt's 123.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bobby Witt, with .836 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bobby Witt, with .288 to Alan Trammell's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Alan Trammell, with 2,365 to Bobby Witt's 879.