Dick Allen vs Reggie Jackson: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 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 Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) — 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; Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Dick Allen's 40,487.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Dick Allen's 0.
Dick Allen
Reggie Jackson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Reggie Jackson. 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 | Reggie Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 2,820 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 9,864 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,551 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 2,584 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 463 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 49 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 563 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,702 |
| Walks | 894 | Leads: 1,375 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 2,597 |
| Stolen Bases | 133 | Leads: 228 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .262 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .356 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .490 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson edges Dick Allen 41,801 to 40,487 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Dick Allen's 15, while Dick Allen carries the higher per-season figure (2,699 to 1,991). 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
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Dick Allen owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson 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 Reggie Jackson careers compare
From 1967 through 1977, Dick Allen and Reggie Jackson were in the majors together. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Dick Allen appeared in 1,749 games to Reggie Jackson's 2,820. At the plate, Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894), and Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375). Reggie Jackson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Dick Allen's slugging percentage of .534 tops Reggie Jackson's .490. Dick Allen owns the better peak by OPS: 1.027 OPS in 1966 for Dick Allen against 1.018 OPS in 1969 for Reggie Jackson.
Dick Allen vs Reggie Jackson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Allen or Reggie Jackson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Dick Allen in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dick Allen or Reggie Jackson hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Dick Allen's 1,848.