Jeff Bagwell vs Will Clark: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Bagwell 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). Jeff Bagwell played 1991–2005 as a hitter; Will Clark played 1986–2000 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 Will Clark (1986–2000) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1980s respectively and share 10 seasons. Jeff Bagwell finished with 2,314 hits and 449 home runs; Will Clark finished with 2,176 hits and 284 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Jeff Bagwell, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Will Clark's 284.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Will Clark's .880.
- Who had the higher batting average? Will Clark, with .303 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits? Jeff Bagwell, with 2,314 to Will Clark's 2,176.
- Who drove in more runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 1,529 to Will Clark's 1,205.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to Will Clark's 29,924.
Jeff Bagwell
Will Clark
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and Will Clark. 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 | Jeff Bagwell | Will Clark |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,150 | 1,976 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,797 | 7,173 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,517 | 1,186 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,314 | 2,176 |
| Doubles | Leads: 488 | 440 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 47 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 284 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,529 | 1,205 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 937 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 1,190 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 202 | 67 |
| Batting Avg | .297 | Leads: .303 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .408 | .384 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .540 | .497 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .880 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell outpaces Will Clark 47,120 to 29,924 — driven by per-season impact — 3,141 PIV per season to 1,995 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to Will Clark's 15. 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).
Jeff Bagwell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Will Clark — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Jeff Bagwell leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and others. Will Clark leads 2: triples and batting average. 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.
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How the Jeff Bagwell and Will Clark careers compare
From 1991 through 2000, Jeff Bagwell and Will Clark were in the majors together. With 2,150 games against 1,976 across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Will Clark are triples (47 to 32) and batting average (.303 to .297). At the plate, Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401), and Will Clark struck out more than walked (1,190 to 937). Jeff Bagwell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,314 hits leaving the park. Jeff Bagwell was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Jeff Bagwell vs Will Clark: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Bagwell or Will Clark?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jeff Bagwell leads Will Clark in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Bagwell or Will Clark hit more home runs?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Will Clark's 284.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Will Clark's .880.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Will Clark, with .303 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 2,314 to Will Clark's 2,176.