Harold Baines vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
Harold Baines 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). Harold Baines played 1980–2001 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
Harold Baines (1980–2001) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Harold Baines finished with 2,866 hits and 384 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? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Harold Baines's 384.
- Who had the higher OPS? Harold Baines, with .820 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Harold Baines, with .289 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Harold Baines, with 2,866 to Andre Dawson's 2,774.
- Who drove in more runs? Harold Baines, with 1,628 to Andre Dawson's 1,591.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Harold Baines, with 25,497 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
Harold Baines
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Harold Baines 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Harold Baines | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,830 | 2,627 |
| At-Bats | 9,908 | Leads: 9,927 |
| Runs | 1,299 | Leads: 1,373 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,866 | 2,774 |
| Doubles | 488 | Leads: 503 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | 384 | Leads: 438 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,628 | 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,062 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,441 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | 34 | Leads: 314 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .289 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .323 |
| Slugging % | .465 | Leads: .482 |
| OPS | Leads: .820 | .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harold Baines leads Andre Dawson 25,497 to 20,948 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Harold Baines played 27 seasons to Andre Dawson's 21, while Andre Dawson carries the higher per-season figure (998 to 944). 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).
Harold Baines — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Harold Baines leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Andre Dawson owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Harold Baines. PIV agrees: Harold Baines grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Harold Baines and Andre Dawson careers compare
Harold Baines and Andre Dawson were active at the same time between 1980 and 1996. The two careers are close in length, 2,830 games for Harold Baines and 2,627 for Andre Dawson across 27 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Harold Baines struck out more than walked (1,441 to 1,062); Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). Andre Dawson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Andre Dawson holds the edge, .482 to .465.
Harold Baines vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Harold Baines or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Harold Baines's 384.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Harold Baines, with .820 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Harold Baines, with .289 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Harold Baines, with 2,866 to Andre Dawson's 2,774.