Albert Belle vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson 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). Albert Belle played 1989–2000 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
Albert Belle (1989–2000) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Albert Belle finished with 1,726 hits and 381 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 Albert Belle's 381.
- Who had the higher OPS? Albert Belle, with .933 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Albert Belle, with .295 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Albert Belle's 1,726.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Albert Belle's 1,239.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Albert Belle, with 29,356 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
Albert Belle
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Albert Belle 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 | Albert Belle | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,539 | Leads: 2,627 |
| At-Bats | 5,853 | Leads: 9,927 |
| Runs | 974 | Leads: 1,373 |
| Hits | 1,726 | Leads: 2,774 |
| Doubles | 389 | Leads: 503 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | 381 | Leads: 438 |
| RBI | 1,239 | Leads: 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 683 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 961 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | 88 | Leads: 314 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .323 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .564 | .482 |
| OPS | Leads: .933 | .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Albert Belle outpaces Andre Dawson 29,356 to 20,948 — driven by per-season impact — 2,446 PIV per season to 998 — rather than by longevity, since Albert Belle played 12 seasons to Andre Dawson's 21. 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).
Albert Belle — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andre Dawson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Albert Belle owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andre Dawson. Note that PIV actually grades Albert Belle ahead, which means Andre Dawson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Albert Belle and Andre Dawson careers compare
From 1989 through 1996, Albert Belle and Andre Dawson were in the majors together. Andre Dawson has the far longer record, 2,627 games against 1,539 across 12 and 21 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. At the plate, Albert Belle struck out more than walked (961 to 683), and Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). Home runs make up a larger share of Albert Belle's hits: 381 of 1,726 for Albert Belle, 438 of 2,774 for Andre Dawson. Andre Dawson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Albert Belle holds the edge, .369 to .323.
Albert Belle vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Albert Belle or Andre Dawson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andre Dawson leads Albert Belle in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Albert Belle or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Albert Belle's 381.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Albert Belle, with .933 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Albert Belle, with .295 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Albert Belle's 1,726.