Jeff Bagwell vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Bagwell 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). Jeff Bagwell played 1991–2005 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
Jeff Bagwell (1991–2005) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — 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; 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? Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Andre Dawson's 438.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Jeff Bagwell's 1,529.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
Jeff Bagwell
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell 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 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 | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,150 | Leads: 2,627 |
| At-Bats | 7,797 | Leads: 9,927 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,517 | 1,373 |
| Hits | 2,314 | Leads: 2,774 |
| Doubles | 488 | Leads: 503 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 438 |
| RBI | 1,529 | Leads: 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | 202 | Leads: 314 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .297 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .408 | .323 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .540 | .482 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell outpaces Andre Dawson 47,120 to 20,948 — driven by per-season impact — 3,141 PIV per season to 998 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to Andre Dawson'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
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Bagwell leads in home runs, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Andre Dawson owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. 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 Andre Dawson careers compare
The careers of Jeff Bagwell (1991–2005) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) overlapped from 1991 to 1996, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,150 games against 2,627 across 15 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401), and Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). Andre Dawson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Jeff Bagwell's best year is 1994 at 1.201 OPS and Andre Dawson's is 1981 at .918 OPS; Jeff Bagwell has the stronger single season.
Jeff Bagwell vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jeff Bagwell or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Andre Dawson's 438.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.