Albert Belle vs Greg Vaughn: Career Stats Comparison
Albert Belle has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Greg Vaughn played 1989–2003 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 Greg Vaughn (1989–2003) — both broke in during the 1980s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Albert Belle finished with 1,726 hits and 381 home runs; Greg Vaughn finished with 1,475 hits and 355 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Albert Belle, with 381 to Greg Vaughn's 355.
- Who had the higher OPS? Albert Belle, with .933 to Greg Vaughn's .807.
- Who had the higher batting average? Albert Belle, with .295 to Greg Vaughn's .242.
- Who had more hits? Albert Belle, with 1,726 to Greg Vaughn's 1,475.
- Who drove in more runs? Albert Belle, with 1,239 to Greg Vaughn's 1,072.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Albert Belle, with 29,356 career PIV to Greg Vaughn's 10,473.
Albert Belle
Greg Vaughn
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Albert Belle and Greg Vaughn. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Albert Belle | Greg Vaughn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,539 | Leads: 1,731 |
| At-Bats | 5,853 | Leads: 6,103 |
| Runs | 974 | Leads: 1,017 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,726 | 1,475 |
| Doubles | Leads: 389 | 284 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 23 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 381 | 355 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,239 | 1,072 |
| Walks | 683 | Leads: 865 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 961 | 1,513 |
| Stolen Bases | 88 | Leads: 121 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .242 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .564 | .470 |
| OPS | Leads: .933 | .807 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Albert Belle outpaces Greg Vaughn 29,356 to 10,473 — driven by per-season impact — 2,446 PIV per season to 655 — rather than by longevity, since Albert Belle played 12 seasons to Greg Vaughn's 16. 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
Greg Vaughn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Albert Belle leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Greg Vaughn owns runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Albert Belle. PIV agrees: Albert Belle grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Albert Belle and Greg Vaughn careers compare
From 1989 through 2000, Albert Belle and Greg Vaughn were in the majors together. With 1,539 games against 1,731 across 12 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Albert Belle struck out more than walked (961 to 683); Greg Vaughn struck out more than walked (1,513 to 865). Greg Vaughn was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Albert Belle holds the edge, .564 to .470. Best seasons: 1994 for Albert Belle (1.152 OPS, 36 HR, 101 RBI, .357 avg) and 1998 for Greg Vaughn (.960 OPS, 50 HR, 119 RBI, .272 avg).
Albert Belle vs Greg Vaughn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Albert Belle or Greg Vaughn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Albert Belle leads Greg Vaughn in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Albert Belle or Greg Vaughn hit more home runs?
- Albert Belle, with 381 to Greg Vaughn's 355.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Albert Belle, with .933 to Greg Vaughn's .807.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Albert Belle, with .295 to Greg Vaughn's .242.
- Who had more hits?
- Albert Belle, with 1,726 to Greg Vaughn's 1,475.