Dick Allen vs Ernie Banks: Career Stats Comparison
Dick Allen and Ernie Banks are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dick Allen played 1963–1977 as a hitter; Ernie Banks played 1953–1971 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
Dick Allen (1963–1977) and Ernie Banks (1953–1971) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1950s respectively and share 9 seasons. Dick Allen finished with 1,848 hits and 351 home runs; Ernie Banks finished with 2,583 hits and 512 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? Ernie Banks, with 512 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Ernie Banks's .830.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Ernie Banks's .274.
- Who had more hits? Ernie Banks, with 2,583 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Ernie Banks, with 1,636 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dick Allen, with 40,487 career PIV to Ernie Banks's 30,636.
Dick Allen
Ernie Banks
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Ernie Banks. 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 | Dick Allen | Ernie Banks |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,749 | 2,528 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,332 | 9,421 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,305 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 2,583 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 407 |
| Triples | 79 | Leads: 90 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 512 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,636 |
| Walks | Leads: 894 | 763 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 1,236 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 133 | 50 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .330 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .500 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .830 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dick Allen leads Ernie Banks 40,487 to 30,636 — driven by per-season impact — 2,699 PIV per season to 1,612 — rather than by longevity, since Dick Allen played 15 seasons to Ernie Banks's 19. 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).
Dick Allen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ernie Banks — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Dick Allen and Ernie Banks 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 Dick Allen higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Dick Allen and Ernie Banks careers compare
Dick Allen and Ernie Banks were active at the same time between 1963 and 1971. The two careers are close in length, 1,749 games for Dick Allen and 2,528 for Ernie Banks across 15 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894); Ernie Banks struck out more than walked (1,236 to 763). Dick Allen was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Best seasons: 1966 for Dick Allen (1.027 OPS, 40 HR, 110 RBI, .317 avg) and 1958 for Ernie Banks (.980 OPS, 47 HR, 129 RBI, .313 avg).
Dick Allen vs Ernie Banks: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Allen or Ernie Banks?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Dick Allen or Ernie Banks hit more home runs?
- Ernie Banks, with 512 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Ernie Banks's .830.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Ernie Banks's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Ernie Banks, with 2,583 to Dick Allen's 1,848.