Dick Allen vs Norm Cash: Career Stats Comparison
Dick Allen has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dick Allen played 1963–1977 as a hitter; Norm Cash played 1958–1974 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 Norm Cash (1958–1974) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1950s respectively and share 12 seasons. Dick Allen finished with 1,848 hits and 351 home runs; Norm Cash finished with 1,820 hits and 377 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Dick Allen, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Norm Cash, with 377 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Norm Cash's .862.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Norm Cash's .271.
- Who had more hits? Dick Allen, with 1,848 to Norm Cash's 1,820.
- Who drove in more runs? Dick Allen, with 1,119 to Norm Cash's 1,103.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dick Allen, with 40,487 career PIV to Norm Cash's 35,059.
Dick Allen
Norm Cash
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Norm Cash. 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 | Norm Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,749 | 2,089 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,332 | 6,705 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,099 | 1,046 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,848 | 1,820 |
| Doubles | Leads: 320 | 241 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 41 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 377 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,119 | 1,103 |
| Walks | 894 | Leads: 1,043 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 1,091 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 133 | 43 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .271 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .374 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .488 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .862 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dick Allen leads Norm Cash 40,487 to 35,059 — driven by per-season impact — 2,699 PIV per season to 2,062 — rather than by longevity, since Dick Allen played 15 seasons to Norm Cash's 17. 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
Norm Cash — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Dick Allen leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Norm Cash leads 2: home runs and walks. 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.
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How the Dick Allen and Norm Cash careers compare
From 1963 through 1974, Dick Allen and Norm Cash were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,749 games for Dick Allen and 2,089 for Norm Cash across 15 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Norm Cash are home runs (377 to 351) and walks (1,043 to 894). At the plate, Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894), and Norm Cash struck out more than walked (1,091 to 1,043). On the bases, Dick Allen stole more often per game played (133 steals in 1,749 games for Dick Allen, 43 in 2,089 for Norm Cash).
Dick Allen vs Norm Cash: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Allen or Norm Cash?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dick Allen leads Norm Cash in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Dick Allen or Norm Cash hit more home runs?
- Norm Cash, with 377 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Norm Cash's .862.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Norm Cash's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Dick Allen, with 1,848 to Norm Cash's 1,820.