Dick Allen vs Al Kaline: Career Stats Comparison
Al Kaline 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; Al Kaline played 1953–1974 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 Al Kaline (1953–1974) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Dick Allen finished with 1,848 hits and 351 home runs; Al Kaline finished with 3,007 hits and 399 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Al Kaline, with 399 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Al Kaline's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Al Kaline, with .297 to Dick Allen's .292.
- Who had more hits? Al Kaline, with 3,007 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Al Kaline, with 1,583 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Al Kaline, with 45,087 career PIV to Dick Allen's 40,487.
- Who won more championships? Al Kaline, with 1 World Series title to Dick Allen's 0.
Dick Allen
Al Kaline
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Al Kaline. 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 1950s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Dick Allen | Al Kaline |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 2,834 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 10,116 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,622 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 3,007 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 498 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 75 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,583 |
| Walks | 894 | Leads: 1,277 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 1,020 |
| Stolen Bases | 133 | Leads: 137 |
| Batting Avg | .292 | Leads: .297 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .376 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Al Kaline leads Dick Allen 45,087 to 40,487 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Al Kaline played 22 seasons to Dick Allen's 15, while Dick Allen carries the higher per-season figure (2,699 to 2,049). 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
Al Kaline — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Al Kaline leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Dick Allen owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Al Kaline. PIV agrees: Al Kaline 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 Al Kaline careers compare
From 1963 through 1974, Dick Allen and Al Kaline were in the majors together. Al Kaline has the far longer record, 2,834 games against 1,749 across 15 and 22 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Dick Allen comes out ahead, it is in triples (79 to 75), on-base percentage (.378 to .376), and slugging percentage (.534 to .480). Plate discipline differs: Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894), but Al Kaline walked more often than struck out (1,277 walks, 1,020 strikeouts). Dick Allen is the more power-leaning hitter, with 351 of 1,848 hits leaving the park.
Dick Allen vs Al Kaline: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Allen or Al Kaline?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Al Kaline leads Dick Allen in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dick Allen or Al Kaline hit more home runs?
- Al Kaline, with 399 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Al Kaline's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Al Kaline, with .297 to Dick Allen's .292.
- Who had more hits?
- Al Kaline, with 3,007 to Dick Allen's 1,848.