Jeff Bagwell vs Hank Greenberg: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Bagwell has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Hank Greenberg played 1930–1947 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 Hank Greenberg (1930–1947) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jeff Bagwell finished with 2,314 hits and 449 home runs; Hank Greenberg finished with 1,628 hits and 331 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 Hank Greenberg's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS? Hank Greenberg, with 1.017 to Jeff Bagwell's .948.
- Who had the higher batting average? Hank Greenberg, with .313 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits? Jeff Bagwell, with 2,314 to Hank Greenberg's 1,628.
- Who drove in more runs? Jeff Bagwell, with 1,529 to Hank Greenberg's 1,276.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to Hank Greenberg's 43,523.
- Who won more championships? Hank Greenberg, with 2 World Series titles to Jeff Bagwell's 0.
Jeff Bagwell
Hank Greenberg
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and Hank Greenberg. 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 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jeff Bagwell | Hank Greenberg |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,150 | 1,394 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,797 | 5,193 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,517 | 1,051 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,314 | 1,628 |
| Doubles | Leads: 488 | 379 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 71 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 331 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,529 | 1,276 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 852 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 844 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 202 | 58 |
| Batting Avg | .297 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .408 | Leads: .412 |
| Slugging % | .540 | Leads: .605 |
| OPS | .948 | Leads: 1.017 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell edges Hank Greenberg 47,120 to 43,523 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to Hank Greenberg's 13, while Hank Greenberg carries the higher per-season figure (3,348 to 3,141). 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
Hank Greenberg — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Bagwell leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Hank Greenberg owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. 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 Hank Greenberg careers compare
No season is shared: Hank Greenberg played 1930–1947, Jeff Bagwell 1991–2005. Jeff Bagwell has the far longer record, 2,150 games against 1,394 across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Plate discipline differs: Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401), but Hank Greenberg walked more often than struck out (852 walks, 844 strikeouts). On the bases, Jeff Bagwell stole more often per game played (202 steals in 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell, 58 in 1,394 for Hank Greenberg). In slugging percentage, Hank Greenberg holds the edge, .605 to .540.
Jeff Bagwell vs Hank Greenberg: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Bagwell or Hank Greenberg?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jeff Bagwell leads Hank Greenberg in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Bagwell or Hank Greenberg hit more home runs?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 449 to Hank Greenberg's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Hank Greenberg, with 1.017 to Jeff Bagwell's .948.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Hank Greenberg, with .313 to Jeff Bagwell's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- Jeff Bagwell, with 2,314 to Hank Greenberg's 1,628.