Dick Allen vs Gil Hodges: Career Stats Comparison
Dick Allen and Gil Hodges 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; Gil Hodges played 1943–1963 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 Gil Hodges (1943–1963) — 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; Gil Hodges finished with 1,921 hits and 370 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Gil Hodges, with 370 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Gil Hodges's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Gil Hodges's .273.
- Who had more hits? Gil Hodges, with 1,921 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Gil Hodges, with 1,274 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dick Allen, with 40,487 career PIV to Gil Hodges's 24,928.
- Who won more championships? Gil Hodges, with 2 World Series titles to Dick Allen's 0.
Dick Allen
Gil Hodges
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Gil Hodges. 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 | Gil Hodges |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 2,071 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 7,030 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,105 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 1,921 |
| Doubles | Leads: 320 | 295 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 48 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 370 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,274 |
| Walks | 894 | Leads: 943 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 1,137 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 133 | 63 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .273 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .359 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .487 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dick Allen outpaces Gil Hodges 40,487 to 24,928 — driven by per-season impact — 2,699 PIV per season to 1,385 — rather than by longevity, since Dick Allen played 15 seasons to Gil Hodges's 18. 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
Gil Hodges — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dick Allen leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Gil Hodges 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 Gil Hodges careers compare
From 1963 through 1963, Dick Allen and Gil Hodges were in the majors together. With 1,749 games against 2,071 across 15 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894), and Gil Hodges struck out more than walked (1,137 to 943). Dick Allen was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Dick Allen holds the edge, .534 to .487. Best seasons: 1966 for Dick Allen (1.027 OPS, 40 HR, 110 RBI, .317 avg) and 1954 for Gil Hodges (.952 OPS, 42 HR, 130 RBI, .304 avg).
Dick Allen vs Gil Hodges: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Dick Allen or Gil Hodges hit more home runs?
- Gil Hodges, with 370 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Gil Hodges's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Gil Hodges's .273.
- Who had more hits?
- Gil Hodges, with 1,921 to Dick Allen's 1,848.