Dick Allen vs Pete Rose: Career Stats Comparison
Pete Rose 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; Pete Rose played 1963–1986 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 Pete Rose (1963–1986) — 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; Pete Rose finished with 4,256 hits and 160 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 Pete Rose's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dick Allen, with .912 to Pete Rose's .784.
- Who had the higher batting average? Pete Rose, with .303 to Dick Allen's .292.
- Who had more hits? Pete Rose, with 4,256 to Dick Allen's 1,848.
- Who drove in more runs? Pete Rose, with 1,314 to Dick Allen's 1,119.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Pete Rose, with 40,772 career PIV to Dick Allen's 40,487.
- Who won more championships? Pete Rose, with 3 World Series titles to Dick Allen's 0.
Dick Allen
Pete Rose
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dick Allen and Pete Rose. 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 | Pete Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,749 | Leads: 3,562 |
| At-Bats | 6,332 | Leads: 14,053 |
| Runs | 1,099 | Leads: 2,165 |
| Hits | 1,848 | Leads: 4,256 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 746 |
| Triples | 79 | Leads: 135 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 351 | 160 |
| RBI | 1,119 | Leads: 1,314 |
| Walks | 894 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,556 | 1,143 |
| Stolen Bases | 133 | Leads: 198 |
| Batting Avg | .292 | Leads: .303 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .375 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .534 | .409 |
| OPS | Leads: .912 | .784 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Rose edges Dick Allen 40,772 to 40,487 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Pete Rose played 25 seasons to Dick Allen's 15, while Dick Allen carries the higher per-season figure (2,699 to 1,631). 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
Pete Rose — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Pete Rose leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Dick Allen owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Pete Rose. PIV agrees: Pete Rose 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 Pete Rose careers compare
Dick Allen and Pete Rose were active at the same time between 1963 and 1977. Pete Rose has the far longer record, 3,562 games against 1,749 across 15 and 25 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Dick Allen comes out ahead, it is in home runs (351 to 160), on-base percentage (.378 to .375), and slugging percentage (.534 to .409). At the plate, Dick Allen struck out more than walked (1,556 to 894), while Pete Rose walked more often than struck out (1,566 walks, 1,143 strikeouts). Dick Allen is the more power-leaning hitter, with 351 of 1,848 hits leaving the park.
Dick Allen vs Pete Rose: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dick Allen or Pete Rose?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Pete Rose leads Dick Allen in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dick Allen or Pete Rose hit more home runs?
- Dick Allen, with 351 to Pete Rose's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dick Allen, with .912 to Pete Rose's .784.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Pete Rose, with .303 to Dick Allen's .292.
- Who had more hits?
- Pete Rose, with 4,256 to Dick Allen's 1,848.