Jeff Bagwell vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Dave Winfield 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; Dave Winfield played 1973–1995 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 Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — 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; Dave Winfield finished with 3,110 hits and 465 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Dave Winfield, with 465 to Jeff Bagwell's 449.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to Jeff Bagwell's 1,529.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Bagwell, with 47,120 career PIV to Dave Winfield's 34,842.
- Who won more championships? Dave Winfield, with 1 World Series title to Jeff Bagwell's 0.
Jeff Bagwell
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Bagwell and Dave Winfield. 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 | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,150 | Leads: 2,973 |
| At-Bats | 7,797 | Leads: 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,517 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | 2,314 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | 488 | Leads: 540 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | 449 | Leads: 465 |
| RBI | 1,529 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,401 | 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,558 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 202 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .297 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .408 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .540 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Bagwell outpaces Dave Winfield 47,120 to 34,842 — driven by per-season impact — 3,141 PIV per season to 1,515 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Bagwell played 15 seasons to Dave Winfield's 23. 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
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dave Winfield leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jeff Bagwell owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dave Winfield. Note that PIV actually grades Jeff Bagwell ahead, which means Dave Winfield's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jeff Bagwell and Dave Winfield careers compare
From 1991 through 1995, Jeff Bagwell and Dave Winfield were in the majors together. With 2,150 games against 2,973 across 15 and 23 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 Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). On the bases, Jeff Bagwell stole more often per game played (202 steals in 2,150 games for Jeff Bagwell, 223 in 2,973 for Dave Winfield). In slugging percentage, Jeff Bagwell holds the edge, .540 to .475.
Jeff Bagwell vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Bagwell or Dave Winfield?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dave Winfield leads Jeff Bagwell in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Bagwell or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Dave Winfield, with 465 to Jeff Bagwell's 449.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .948 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jeff Bagwell, with .297 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Jeff Bagwell's 2,314.