About Triples

Triples (3B) are hits where the player reaches third base safely in a single play without the benefit of an error or fielders choice. If they pass third base safely and it was because of a fielding error it's still considered only a triple. Generally, for Triples, higher is better. (Source)

Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams's Triples Per Season Comparison Line Chart

This bar chart compares Joe DiMaggio's and Ted Williams’s Triples for each season of their Major League careers. The data is displayed by player season number instead of the season year to allow for better comparisons as the players progressed through their careers.
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Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams's Per Season Triples Box Plot

This chart attempts to draw a comparison between Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams by summarizing their Triples for each season they played. The box represents the middle 50% of the data for each player with the line in the box being the median value. The whiskers represent the ranges for the top and bottom 25% of the data. Review the spread and medians to draw your conclusions!
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Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams's Cumulative Triples by Season

This line chart shows Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams's cumulative Triples total by season for both their career. This graph attempts to compare yearly progression for both players to answer questions like who was better or is one tracking with the other.
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Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams's Triples Comparison Data Table

This table shows Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams's Triples statistics by season for their full MLB careers. Included with the raw season stats are the aggregations’ sum, average, minimum, maximum, and median. The data is displayed by season number instead of by calendar year to allow for better comparisons as the players progressed through their careers. Because not all players have the same career lengths, seasons not completed will display "—"
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