Harold Baines vs Reggie Jackson: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Harold Baines played 1980–2001 as a hitter; Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 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 Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Harold Baines finished with 2,866 hits and 384 home runs; Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Harold Baines's 384.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Harold Baines's .820.
- Who had the higher batting average? Harold Baines, with .289 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Harold Baines, with 2,866 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Harold Baines's 1,628.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Harold Baines's 25,497.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Harold Baines's 0.
Harold Baines
Reggie Jackson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Harold Baines and Reggie Jackson. 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 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Harold Baines | Reggie Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,830 | 2,820 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,908 | 9,864 |
| Runs | 1,299 | Leads: 1,551 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,866 | 2,584 |
| Doubles | Leads: 488 | 463 |
| Triples | 49 | 49 |
| Home Runs | 384 | Leads: 563 |
| RBI | 1,628 | Leads: 1,702 |
| Walks | 1,062 | Leads: 1,375 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,441 | 2,597 |
| Stolen Bases | 34 | Leads: 228 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .289 | .262 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .356 |
| Slugging % | .465 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .820 | Leads: .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Harold Baines 41,801 to 25,497 — driven by per-season impact — 1,991 PIV per season to 944 — rather than by longevity, since Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Harold Baines's 27. 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
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Harold Baines owns hits, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson 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 Reggie Jackson careers compare
Harold Baines and Reggie Jackson were active at the same time between 1980 and 1987. The two careers are close in length, 2,830 games for Harold Baines and 2,820 for Reggie Jackson 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); Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Reggie Jackson stole more often per game played (34 steals in 2,830 games for Harold Baines, 228 in 2,820 for Reggie Jackson).
Harold Baines vs Reggie Jackson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Harold Baines or Reggie Jackson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Harold Baines in 7 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Harold Baines or Reggie Jackson hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Harold Baines's 384.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Harold Baines's .820.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Harold Baines, with .289 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Harold Baines, with 2,866 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.