Brady Anderson vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Brady Anderson played 1988–2002 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
Brady Anderson (1988–2002) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Brady Anderson finished with 1,661 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 Brady Anderson's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andre Dawson, with .806 to Brady Anderson's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Andre Dawson, with .279 to Brady Anderson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Brady Anderson's 1,661.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Brady Anderson's 761.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andre Dawson, with 20,948 career PIV to Brady Anderson's 10,933.
Brady Anderson
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Brady Anderson 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 | Brady Anderson | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,834 | Leads: 2,627 |
| At-Bats | 6,499 | Leads: 9,927 |
| Runs | 1,062 | Leads: 1,373 |
| Hits | 1,661 | Leads: 2,774 |
| Doubles | 338 | Leads: 503 |
| Triples | 67 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 438 |
| RBI | 761 | Leads: 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 960 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,190 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 315 | 314 |
| Batting Avg | .256 | Leads: .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .362 | .323 |
| Slugging % | .425 | Leads: .482 |
| OPS | .787 | Leads: .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andre Dawson outpaces Brady Anderson 20,948 to 10,933 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 998 PIV per season to 683, across 21 seasons to 16. 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).
Brady Anderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andre Dawson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Brady Anderson owns stolen bases and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andre Dawson. PIV agrees: Andre Dawson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Brady Anderson and Andre Dawson careers compare
Brady Anderson and Andre Dawson were active at the same time between 1988 and 1996. With 1,834 games against 2,627 across 16 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Brady Anderson's edges on the table are walks (960 to 589), stolen bases (315 to 314), and on-base percentage (.362 to .323). At the plate, Brady Anderson struck out more than walked (1,190 to 960), and Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). On the bases, Brady Anderson stole more often per game played (315 steals in 1,834 games for Brady Anderson, 314 in 2,627 for Andre Dawson).
Brady Anderson vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Brady Anderson or Andre Dawson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andre Dawson leads Brady Anderson in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Brady Anderson or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Brady Anderson's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andre Dawson, with .806 to Brady Anderson's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Andre Dawson, with .279 to Brady Anderson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Brady Anderson's 1,661.