Dick Allen vs Hal McRae: Career Stats Comparison
Dick Allen 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; Hal McRae played 1968–1987 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 Hal McRae (1968–1987) — 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; Hal McRae finished with 2,091 hits and 191 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Dick Allen, with 351 to Hal McRae's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Hal McRae's .805.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dick Allen, with .292 to Hal McRae's .290.
- Who had more hits? Hal McRae, with 2,091 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Dick Allen, with 1,119 to Hal McRae's 1,097.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dick Allen, with 40,487 career PIV to Hal McRae's 19,055.
- Who won more championships? Hal McRae, with 1 World Series title to Dick Allen's 0.
Dick Allen
Hal McRae
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Hal McRae. 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 | Hal McRae |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 2,084 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 7,218 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,099 | 940 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 2,091 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 484 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 66 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 351 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,119 | 1,097 |
| Walks | Leads: 894 | 648 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 779 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 133 | 109 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .290 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .454 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .805 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dick Allen outpaces Hal McRae 40,487 to 19,055 — driven by per-season impact — 2,699 PIV per season to 1,003 — rather than by longevity, since Dick Allen played 15 seasons to Hal McRae's 19. 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
Hal McRae — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dick Allen leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Hal McRae owns hits. 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 Hal McRae careers compare
From 1968 through 1977, Dick Allen and Hal McRae were in the majors together. With 1,749 games against 2,084 across 15 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Hal McRae's edges on the table are games (2,084 to 1,749), at-bats (7,218 to 6,332), and hits (2,091 to 1,848). Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894); Hal McRae struck out more than walked (779 to 648). Dick Allen is the more power-leaning hitter, with 351 of 1,848 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Dick Allen stole more often per game played (133 steals in 1,749 games for Dick Allen, 109 in 2,084 for Hal McRae).
Dick Allen vs Hal McRae: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Allen or Hal McRae?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dick Allen leads Hal McRae in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dick Allen or Hal McRae hit more home runs?
- Dick Allen, with 351 to Hal McRae's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Hal McRae's .805.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dick Allen, with .292 to Hal McRae's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Hal McRae, with 2,091 to Dick Allen's 1,848.