Jeff Bagwell vs Fred McGriff: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Bagwell has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Fred McGriff played 1986–2004 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 Fred McGriff (1986–2004) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1980s respectively and share 14 seasons. Jeff Bagwell finished with 2,314 hits and 449 home runs; Fred McGriff finished with 2,490 hits and 493 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 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Fred McGriff, with 493 to Jeff Bagwell's 449.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Fred McGriff's .886.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Fred McGriff's .284.
- Who had more hits? Fred McGriff, with 2,490 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.
- Who drove in more runs? Fred McGriff, with 1,550 to Jeff Bagwell's 1,529.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to Fred McGriff's 37,233.
Jeff Bagwell
Fred McGriff
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and Fred McGriff. 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 | Fred McGriff |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,150 | 2,460 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,797 | 8,757 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,517 | 1,349 |
| Hits | 2,314 | Leads: 2,490 |
| Doubles | Leads: 488 | 441 |
| Triples | Leads: 32 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 449 | Leads: 493 |
| RBI | 1,529 | Leads: 1,550 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 1,305 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 1,882 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 202 | 72 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .297 | .284 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .408 | .377 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .540 | .509 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .886 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell leads Fred McGriff 47,120 to 37,233 — driven by per-season impact — 3,141 PIV per season to 1,960 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to Fred McGriff's 19. 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
Fred McGriff — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Jeff Bagwell leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, doubles, triples, walks, and others. Fred McGriff leads 3: hits, home runs, and RBI. 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 Fred McGriff careers compare
From 1991 through 2004, Jeff Bagwell and Fred McGriff were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell and 2,460 for Fred McGriff across 15 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Fred McGriff are hits (2,490 to 2,314), home runs (493 to 449), and RBI (1,550 to 1,529). At the plate, Jeff Bagwell struck out more than walked (1,558 to 1,401), and Fred McGriff struck out more than walked (1,882 to 1,305). On the bases, Jeff Bagwell stole more often per game played (202 steals in 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell, 72 in 2,460 for Fred McGriff).
Jeff Bagwell vs Fred McGriff: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Bagwell or Fred McGriff?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jeff Bagwell leads Fred McGriff in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Bagwell or Fred McGriff hit more home runs?
- Fred McGriff, with 493 to Jeff Bagwell's 449.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Fred McGriff's .886.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Fred McGriff's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Fred McGriff, with 2,490 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.