Dick Allen vs Yogi Berra: Career Stats Comparison
Dick Allen and Yogi Berra are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Dick Allen played 1963–1977 as a hitter; Yogi Berra played 1946–1965 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 Yogi Berra (1946–1965) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Dick Allen finished with 1,848 hits and 351 home runs; Yogi Berra finished with 2,150 hits and 358 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Yogi Berra, with 358 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Yogi Berra's .830.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Yogi Berra's .285.
- Who had more hits? Yogi Berra, with 2,150 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Yogi Berra, with 1,430 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dick Allen, with 40,487 career PIV to Yogi Berra's 21,371.
- Who won more championships? Yogi Berra, with 10 World Series titles to Dick Allen's 0.
Dick Allen
Yogi Berra
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Yogi Berra. 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 1960s and the 1940s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Dick Allen | Yogi Berra |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 2,120 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 7,555 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,175 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 2,150 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 321 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 49 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 358 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,430 |
| Walks | Leads: 894 | 704 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 414 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 133 | 30 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .482 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .830 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dick Allen outpaces Yogi Berra 40,487 to 21,371 — driven by per-season impact — 2,699 PIV per season to 1,125 — rather than by longevity, since Dick Allen played 15 seasons to Yogi Berra's 19. 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).
Dick Allen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Yogi Berra — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dick Allen leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Yogi Berra owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dick Allen. PIV agrees: Dick Allen grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Dick Allen and Yogi Berra careers compare
Dick Allen and Yogi Berra were active at the same time between 1963 and 1965. With 1,749 games against 2,120 across 15 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894), but Yogi Berra walked more often than struck out (704 walks, 414 strikeouts). On the bases, Dick Allen stole more often per game played (133 steals in 1,749 games for Dick Allen, 30 in 2,120 for Yogi Berra). Best seasons: 1966 for Dick Allen (1.027 OPS, 40 HR, 110 RBI, .317 avg) and 1950 for Yogi Berra (.915 OPS, 28 HR, 124 RBI, .322 avg).
Dick Allen vs Yogi Berra: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Dick Allen or Yogi Berra hit more home runs?
- Yogi Berra, with 358 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Yogi Berra's .830.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Yogi Berra's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Yogi Berra, with 2,150 to Dick Allen's 1,848.