Bobby Abreu vs Ken Griffey Jr.: Career Stats Comparison
Bobby Abreu and Ken Griffey Jr. are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Bobby Abreu played 1996–2014 as a hitter; Ken Griffey Jr. played 1989–2010 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
Bobby Abreu (1996–2014) and Ken Griffey Jr. (1989–2010) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1980s respectively and share 15 seasons. Bobby Abreu finished with 2,470 hits and 288 home runs; Ken Griffey Jr. finished with 2,781 hits and 630 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Neither — they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Who hit more home runs? Ken Griffey Jr., with 630 to Bobby Abreu's 288.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Griffey Jr., with .907 to Bobby Abreu's .870.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bobby Abreu, with .291 to Ken Griffey Jr.'s .284.
- Who had more hits? Ken Griffey Jr., with 2,781 to Bobby Abreu's 2,470.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Griffey Jr., with 1,836 to Bobby Abreu's 1,363.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Griffey Jr., with 43,975 career PIV to Bobby Abreu's 32,162.
Bobby Abreu
Ken Griffey Jr.
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bobby Abreu and Ken Griffey Jr.. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Bobby Abreu | Ken Griffey Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,425 | 2,671 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,480 | 9,801 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 1,662 |
| Hits | 2,470 | Leads: 2,781 |
| Doubles | Leads: 574 | 524 |
| Triples | Leads: 59 | 38 |
| Home Runs | 288 | Leads: 630 |
| RBI | 1,363 | Leads: 1,836 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,476 | 1,312 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,840 | 1,779 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 400 | 184 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .284 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .395 | .370 |
| Slugging % | .475 | Leads: .538 |
| OPS | .870 | Leads: .907 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Griffey Jr. outpaces Bobby Abreu 43,975 to 32,162 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,999 PIV per season to 1,787, across 22 seasons to 18. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Bobby Abreu — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ken Griffey Jr. — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Bobby Abreu and Ken Griffey Jr. split the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card 6-6. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Ken Griffey Jr. higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Bobby Abreu and Ken Griffey Jr. careers compare
Bobby Abreu and Ken Griffey Jr. were active at the same time between 1996 and 2010. With 2,425 games against 2,671 across 18 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Bobby Abreu struck out more than walked (1,840 to 1,476), and Ken Griffey Jr. struck out more than walked (1,779 to 1,312). Ken Griffey Jr. is the more power-leaning hitter, with 630 of 2,781 hits leaving the park. Bobby Abreu was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Bobby Abreu's on-base percentage of .395 tops Ken Griffey Jr.'s .370.
Bobby Abreu vs Ken Griffey Jr.: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bobby Abreu or Ken Griffey Jr.?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Bobby Abreu or Ken Griffey Jr. hit more home runs?
- Ken Griffey Jr., with 630 to Bobby Abreu's 288.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Griffey Jr., with .907 to Bobby Abreu's .870.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bobby Abreu, with .291 to Ken Griffey Jr.'s .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Ken Griffey Jr., with 2,781 to Bobby Abreu's 2,470.