Dick Allen vs George Brett: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Dick Allen played 1963–1977 as a hitter; George Brett played 1973–1993 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 George Brett (1973–1993) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Dick Allen finished with 1,848 hits and 351 home runs; George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Dick Allen, with 351 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to George Brett's .857.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Dick Allen's .292.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Dick Allen's 40,487.
- Who won more championships? George Brett, with 1 World Series title to Dick Allen's 0.
Dick Allen
George Brett
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and George Brett. 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 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Dick Allen | George Brett |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 2,707 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 10,349 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,583 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 3,154 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 665 |
| Triples | 79 | Leads: 137 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 351 | 317 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,596 |
| Walks | 894 | Leads: 1,096 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 908 |
| Stolen Bases | 133 | Leads: 201 |
| Batting Avg | .292 | Leads: .305 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .369 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .487 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .857 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett edges Dick Allen 41,511 to 40,487 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: George Brett played 21 seasons to Dick Allen's 15, while Dick Allen carries the higher per-season figure (2,699 to 1,977). 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
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Dick Allen owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Brett. PIV agrees: George Brett grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Dick Allen and George Brett careers compare
Dick Allen and George Brett were active at the same time between 1973 and 1977. The table compares 1,749 games of Dick Allen with 2,707 of George Brett across 15 and 21 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Dick Allen's edges on the table are home runs (351 to 317), on-base percentage (.378 to .369), and slugging percentage (.534 to .487). At the plate, Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894), while George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Dick Allen's hits: 351 of 1,848 for Dick Allen, 317 of 3,154 for George Brett.
Dick Allen vs George Brett: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Allen or George Brett?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Dick Allen in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dick Allen or George Brett hit more home runs?
- Dick Allen, with 351 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to George Brett's .857.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Dick Allen's .292.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Dick Allen's 1,848.