Dick Allen vs Harmon Killebrew: Career Stats Comparison
Dick Allen and Harmon Killebrew are close to even, splitting the 14 statistical categories compared on this page 7–7. Dick Allen played 1963–1977 as a hitter; Harmon Killebrew played 1954–1975 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 Harmon Killebrew (1954–1975) — 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; Harmon Killebrew finished with 2,086 hits and 573 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Harmon Killebrew, with 573 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Harmon Killebrew's .884.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Harmon Killebrew's .256.
- Who had more hits? Harmon Killebrew, with 2,086 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Harmon Killebrew, with 1,584 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Harmon Killebrew, with 48,240 career PIV to Dick Allen's 40,487.
Dick Allen
Harmon Killebrew
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Harmon Killebrew. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted -- a .305 in 1965 and a .298 in 2001 came out of very different run environments -- so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Dick Allen | Harmon Killebrew |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 2,435 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 8,147 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,283 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 2,086 |
| Doubles | Leads: 320 | 290 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 573 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,584 |
| Walks | 894 | Leads: 1,559 |
| Strikeouts | 1,556 | 1,699 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 133 | 19 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .256 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .376 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .509 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .884 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harmon Killebrew leads Dick Allen 48,240 to 40,487 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,193 vs 2,699 per year). 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
Harmon Killebrew — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Harmon Killebrew leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Dick Allen owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Harmon Killebrew. PIV agrees: Harmon Killebrew grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Dick Allen vs Harmon Killebrew: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Dick Allen or Harmon Killebrew hit more home runs?
- Harmon Killebrew, with 573 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Harmon Killebrew's .884.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Harmon Killebrew's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Harmon Killebrew, with 2,086 to Dick Allen's 1,848.