Roberto Alomar vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
Roberto Alomar and Andre Dawson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Roberto Alomar played 1988–2004 as a hitter; Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 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
Roberto Alomar (1988–2004) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Roberto Alomar finished with 2,724 hits and 210 home runs; Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andre Dawson, with 20,948 career PIV to Roberto Alomar's 20,285.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Andre Dawson's 0.
Roberto Alomar
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Andre Dawson. 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Roberto Alomar | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,627 |
| At-Bats | 9,073 | Leads: 9,927 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,508 | 1,373 |
| Hits | 2,724 | Leads: 2,774 |
| Doubles | Leads: 504 | 503 |
| Triples | 80 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 438 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,032 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 314 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .323 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .482 |
| OPS | Leads: .814 | .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andre Dawson edges Roberto Alomar 20,948 to 20,285 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Andre Dawson played 21 seasons to Roberto Alomar's 19, while Roberto Alomar carries the higher per-season figure (1,068 to 998). 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).
Roberto Alomar — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roberto Alomar leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Andre Dawson owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roberto Alomar. Note that PIV actually grades Andre Dawson ahead, which means Roberto Alomar's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Roberto Alomar and Andre Dawson careers compare
The careers of Roberto Alomar (1988–2004) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) overlapped from 1988 to 1996, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,379 games against 2,627 across 19 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032), and Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). Home runs make up a larger share of Andre Dawson's hits: 210 of 2,724 for Roberto Alomar, 438 of 2,774 for Andre Dawson.
Roberto Alomar vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Roberto Alomar or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.