Dick Allen vs Willie McCovey: Career Stats Comparison
Dick Allen and Willie McCovey are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dick Allen played 1963–1977 as a hitter; Willie McCovey played 1959–1980 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 Willie McCovey (1959–1980) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1950s respectively and share 15 seasons. Dick Allen finished with 1,848 hits and 351 home runs; Willie McCovey finished with 2,211 hits and 521 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Neither — they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Who hit more home runs? Willie McCovey, with 521 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Willie McCovey's .889.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Willie McCovey's .270.
- Who had more hits? Willie McCovey, with 2,211 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Willie McCovey, with 1,555 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Willie McCovey, with 47,331 career PIV to Dick Allen's 40,487.
Dick Allen
Willie McCovey
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Willie McCovey. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Willie McCovey |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,749 | 2,588 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,332 | 8,197 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 1,229 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 2,211 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 353 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 46 |
| Home Runs | 351 | Leads: 521 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,555 |
| Walks | 894 | Leads: 1,345 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 1,550 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 133 | 26 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .374 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .515 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .889 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Willie McCovey leads Dick Allen 47,331 to 40,487 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Willie McCovey played 22 seasons to Dick Allen's 15, while Dick Allen carries the higher per-season figure (2,699 to 2,151). 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
Willie McCovey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Dick Allen and Willie McCovey split the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card 6-6. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Willie McCovey higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Dick Allen and Willie McCovey careers compare
From 1963 through 1977, Dick Allen and Willie McCovey were in the majors together. With 1,749 games against 2,588 across 15 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894); Willie McCovey struck out more than walked (1,550 to 1,345). On the bases, Dick Allen stole more often per game played (133 steals in 1,749 games for Dick Allen, 26 in 2,588 for Willie McCovey). Dick Allen's on-base percentage of .378 tops Willie McCovey's .374. Best seasons: 1966 for Dick Allen (1.027 OPS, 40 HR, 110 RBI, .317 avg) and 1969 for Willie McCovey (1.108 OPS, 45 HR, 126 RBI, .320 avg).
Dick Allen vs Willie McCovey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Allen or Willie McCovey?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Dick Allen or Willie McCovey hit more home runs?
- Willie McCovey, with 521 to Dick Allen's 351.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Willie McCovey's .889.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Willie McCovey's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- Willie McCovey, with 2,211 to Dick Allen's 1,848.