Dick Allen vs Carlton Fisk: Career Stats Comparison
Dick Allen and Carlton Fisk 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; Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993 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 Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Dick Allen finished with 1,848 hits and 351 home runs; Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits? Carlton Fisk, with 2,356 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlton Fisk, with 1,330 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dick Allen, with 40,487 career PIV to Carlton Fisk's 21,513.
Dick Allen
Carlton Fisk
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Carlton Fisk. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Dick Allen | Carlton Fisk |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 2,499 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 8,756 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,276 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 2,356 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 421 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 47 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 376 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Walks | Leads: 894 | 849 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 1,386 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 133 | 128 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .457 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dick Allen outpaces Carlton Fisk 40,487 to 21,513 — driven by per-season impact — 2,699 PIV per season to 896 — rather than by longevity, since Dick Allen played 15 seasons to Carlton Fisk's 24. 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
Carlton Fisk — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dick Allen leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Carlton Fisk 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.
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How the Dick Allen and Carlton Fisk careers compare
The careers of Dick Allen (1963–1977) and Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) overlapped from 1969 to 1977, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 1,749 games for Dick Allen and 2,499 for Carlton Fisk across 15 and 24 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894), and Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849). On the bases, Dick Allen stole more often per game played (133 steals in 1,749 games for Dick Allen, 128 in 2,499 for Carlton Fisk). Dick Allen's slugging percentage of .534 tops Carlton Fisk's .457.
Dick Allen vs Carlton Fisk: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Dick Allen or Carlton Fisk hit more home runs?
- Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlton Fisk, with 2,356 to Dick Allen's 1,848.