Moises Alou vs Adam Dunn: Career Stats Comparison
Moises Alou has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Moises Alou played 1990–2008 as a hitter; Adam Dunn played 2001–2014 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
Moises Alou (1990–2008) and Adam Dunn (2001–2014) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 2000s respectively and share 8 seasons. Moises Alou finished with 2,134 hits and 332 home runs; Adam Dunn finished with 1,631 hits and 462 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Moises Alou, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Adam Dunn, with 462 to Moises Alou's 332.
- Who had the higher OPS? Moises Alou, with .885 to Adam Dunn's .854.
- Who had the higher batting average? Moises Alou, with .303 to Adam Dunn's .237.
- Who had more hits? Moises Alou, with 2,134 to Adam Dunn's 1,631.
- Who drove in more runs? Moises Alou, with 1,287 to Adam Dunn's 1,168.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Adam Dunn, with 25,016 career PIV to Moises Alou's 24,616.
Moises Alou
Adam Dunn
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Moises Alou and Adam Dunn. 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 | Moises Alou | Adam Dunn |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,942 | 2,001 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,037 | 6,883 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,109 | 1,097 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,134 | 1,631 |
| Doubles | Leads: 421 | 334 |
| Triples | Leads: 39 | 10 |
| Home Runs | 332 | Leads: 462 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,287 | 1,168 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 1,317 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 894 | 2,379 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 106 | 63 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .303 | .237 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .490 |
| OPS | Leads: .885 | .854 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adam Dunn edges Moises Alou 25,016 to 24,616 — driven by per-season impact — 1,787 PIV per season to 1,448 — rather than by longevity, since Adam Dunn played 14 seasons to Moises Alou's 17. 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).
Moises Alou — top 3 seasons by OPS
Adam Dunn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Moises Alou leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Adam Dunn leads 2: home runs and walks. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Moises Alou. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Adam Dunn higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Moises Alou and Adam Dunn careers compare
The careers of Moises Alou (1990–2008) and Adam Dunn (2001–2014) overlapped from 2001 to 2008, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 1,942 games for Moises Alou and 2,001 for Adam Dunn across 17 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Adam Dunn are home runs (462 to 332) and walks (1,317 to 737). Moises Alou struck out more than walked (894 to 737); Adam Dunn struck out more than walked (2,379 to 1,317). Adam Dunn is the more power-leaning hitter, with 462 of 1,631 hits leaving the park.
Moises Alou vs Adam Dunn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Moises Alou or Adam Dunn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Moises Alou leads Adam Dunn in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Moises Alou or Adam Dunn hit more home runs?
- Adam Dunn, with 462 to Moises Alou's 332.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Moises Alou, with .885 to Adam Dunn's .854.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Moises Alou, with .303 to Adam Dunn's .237.
- Who had more hits?
- Moises Alou, with 2,134 to Adam Dunn's 1,631.