Jeff Bagwell vs Carlton Fisk: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Bagwell has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993 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 Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jeff Bagwell finished with 2,314 hits and 449 home runs; Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 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 Carlton Fisk's 376.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits? Carlton Fisk, with 2,356 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.
- Who drove in more runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 1,529 to Carlton Fisk's 1,330.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to Carlton Fisk's 21,513.
Jeff Bagwell
Carlton Fisk
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and Carlton Fisk. 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 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jeff Bagwell | Carlton Fisk |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,150 | Leads: 2,499 |
| At-Bats | 7,797 | Leads: 8,756 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,517 | 1,276 |
| Hits | 2,314 | Leads: 2,356 |
| Doubles | Leads: 488 | 421 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 47 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 376 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,529 | 1,330 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 849 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 1,386 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 202 | 128 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .297 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .408 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .540 | .457 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell outpaces Carlton Fisk 47,120 to 21,513 — driven by per-season impact — 3,141 PIV per season to 896 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to Carlton Fisk's 24. 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
Carlton Fisk — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Bagwell leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Carlton Fisk owns hits. 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 Carlton Fisk careers compare
From 1991 through 1993, Jeff Bagwell and Carlton Fisk were in the majors together. With 2,150 games against 2,499 across 15 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Carlton Fisk's edges on the table are games (2,499 to 2,150), at-bats (8,756 to 7,797), and hits (2,356 to 2,314). Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401); Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849). On the bases, Jeff Bagwell stole more often per game played (202 steals in 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell, 128 in 2,499 for Carlton Fisk). Jeff Bagwell's on-base percentage of .408 tops Carlton Fisk's .341.
Jeff Bagwell vs Carlton Fisk: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Bagwell or Carlton Fisk?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jeff Bagwell leads Carlton Fisk in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Bagwell or Carlton Fisk hit more home runs?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Carlton Fisk's 376.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlton Fisk, with 2,356 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.