Jeff Bagwell vs George Brett: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jeff Bagwell played 1991–2005 as a hitter; George Brett played 1973–1993 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
Jeff Bagwell (1991–2005) and George Brett (1973–1993) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jeff Bagwell finished with 2,314 hits and 449 home runs; George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to George Brett's .857.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Jeff Bagwell's 1,529.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to George Brett's 41,511.
- Who won more championships? George Brett, with 1 World Series title to Jeff Bagwell's 0.
Jeff Bagwell
George Brett
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and George Brett. 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 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jeff Bagwell | George Brett |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,150 | Leads: 2,707 |
| At-Bats | 7,797 | Leads: 10,349 |
| Runs | 1,517 | Leads: 1,583 |
| Hits | 2,314 | Leads: 3,154 |
| Doubles | 488 | Leads: 665 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 137 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 317 |
| RBI | 1,529 | Leads: 1,596 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 1,096 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 908 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 202 | 201 |
| Batting Avg | .297 | Leads: .305 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .408 | .369 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .540 | .487 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .857 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell leads George Brett 47,120 to 41,511 — driven by per-season impact — 3,141 PIV per season to 1,977 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to George Brett's 21. 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).
Jeff Bagwell — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Bagwell leads in home runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while George Brett owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jeff Bagwell. PIV agrees: Jeff Bagwell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jeff Bagwell and George Brett careers compare
Jeff Bagwell and George Brett were active at the same time between 1991 and 1993. With 2,150 games against 2,707 across 15 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401), but George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts). Jeff Bagwell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,314 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Jeff Bagwell stole more often per game played (202 steals in 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell, 201 in 2,707 for George Brett). Jeff Bagwell's on-base percentage of .408 tops George Brett's .369.
Jeff Bagwell vs George Brett: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Bagwell or George Brett?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Jeff Bagwell in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Bagwell or George Brett hit more home runs?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to George Brett's .857.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.