Trea Turner vs Arky Vaughan: Career Stats Comparison
Arky Vaughan 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). Trea Turner has played 2015–present 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
Trea Turner (2015–present) and Arky Vaughan (1932–1948) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Trea Turner has 1,687 hits and 205 home runs through October 6, 2026; 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? Trea Turner, with 205 to Arky Vaughan's 96.
- Who had the higher OPS? Arky Vaughan, with .859 to Trea Turner's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Arky Vaughan, with .318 to Trea Turner's .291.
- Who had more hits? Arky Vaughan, with 2,103 to Trea Turner's 1,687.
- Who drove in more runs? Arky Vaughan, with 926 to Trea Turner's 699.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Arky Vaughan, with 28,350 career PIV to Trea Turner's 12,994.
- Who won more championships? Trea Turner, with 1 World Series title to Arky Vaughan's 0.
Trea Turner
Arky Vaughan
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Trea Turner 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 2010s and the 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Trea Turner is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Trea Turner | Arky Vaughan |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,423 | Leads: 1,817 |
| At-Bats | 5,802 | Leads: 6,622 |
| Runs | 971 | Leads: 1,173 |
| Hits | 1,687 | Leads: 2,103 |
| Doubles | 311 | Leads: 356 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 128 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 205 | 96 |
| RBI | 699 | Leads: 926 |
| Walks | 431 | Leads: 937 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,175 | 276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 336 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | .291 | Leads: .318 |
| On-Base % | .343 | Leads: .406 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .467 | .453 |
| OPS | .810 | Leads: .859 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Arky Vaughan outpaces Trea Turner 28,350 to 12,994 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,025 PIV per season to 1,083, across 14 seasons to 12. 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).
Trea Turner — top 3 seasons by OPS
Arky Vaughan — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Arky Vaughan leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Trea Turner owns home runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Arky Vaughan. PIV agrees: Arky Vaughan grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Trea Turner and Arky Vaughan careers compare
Arky Vaughan (1932–1948) was finished before Trea Turner (2015–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,423 games against 1,817 across 12 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Trea Turner's edges on the table are home runs (205 to 96), stolen bases (336 to 118), and slugging percentage (.467 to .453). At the plate, Trea Turner struck out more than walked (1,175 to 431), while Arky Vaughan walked more often than struck out (937 walks, 276 strikeouts). Trea Turner is the more power-leaning hitter, with 205 of 1,687 hits leaving the park. Trea Turner was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Trea Turner's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Trea Turner vs Arky Vaughan: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Trea Turner or Arky Vaughan?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Arky Vaughan leads Trea Turner in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Trea Turner or Arky Vaughan hit more home runs?
- Trea Turner, with 205 to Arky Vaughan's 96.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Arky Vaughan, with .859 to Trea Turner's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Arky Vaughan, with .318 to Trea Turner's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Arky Vaughan, with 2,103 to Trea Turner's 1,687.