Who is better, Bunning or Irvin?
Jim Bunning leads with a GOAT score of 81.6 against 81.3 for Monte Irvin — a gap of 0.3 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Bunning vs Irvin
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks Jim Bunning above Monte Irvin: 81.6 vs 81.3. Jim Bunning leads on Longevity, Statistics. Monte Irvin leads on Peak.
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BunningWinner
81.6Bunning wins: Longevity, Statistics
Irvin
81.3Irvin wins: Peak
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇺🇸 Jim Bunning
81.6
Bunning leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Jim Bunning
2. Monte Irvin
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇺🇸 Jim Bunning5 seasons played · career day 1,825306 home runs
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 Monte Irvin5 seasons played · career day 1,825305 home runs
-0.3% vs Bunning at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Bunning | 0 | 0 | 50 | 106 | 306 | 650 |
| 🇺🇸 Irvin | 0 | 0 | 55 | 113 | 305 | 605 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Bunning81.6
Irvin81.3
FAQ
Where does Irvin beat Bunning?
Irvin scores higher on peak. Bunning leads on statistics, longevity.
How is the Bunning vs Irvin score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Bunning: 81.6, Irvin: 81.3.
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