Carlos Beltran vs Adam Dunn: Career Stats Comparison
Carlos Beltran has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Carlos Beltran played 1998–2017 as a hitter; Adam Dunn played 2001–2014 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
Carlos Beltran (1998–2017) and Adam Dunn (2001–2014) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 2000s respectively and share 14 seasons. Carlos Beltran finished with 2,725 hits and 435 home runs; Adam Dunn finished with 1,631 hits and 462 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Carlos Beltran, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Adam Dunn, with 462 to Carlos Beltran's 435.
- Who had the higher OPS? Adam Dunn, with .854 to Carlos Beltran's .837.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlos Beltran, with .279 to Adam Dunn's .237.
- Who had more hits? Carlos Beltran, with 2,725 to Adam Dunn's 1,631.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlos Beltran, with 1,587 to Adam Dunn's 1,168.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Adam Dunn, with 25,016 career PIV to Carlos Beltran's 23,622.
Carlos Beltran
Adam Dunn
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlos Beltran and Adam Dunn. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Carlos Beltran | Adam Dunn |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,586 | 2,001 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,768 | 6,883 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,582 | 1,097 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,725 | 1,631 |
| Doubles | Leads: 565 | 334 |
| Triples | Leads: 78 | 10 |
| Home Runs | 435 | Leads: 462 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,587 | 1,168 |
| Walks | 1,084 | Leads: 1,317 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,795 | 2,379 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 312 | 63 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .279 | .237 |
| On-Base % | .350 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | .486 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .837 | Leads: .854 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adam Dunn edges Carlos Beltran 25,016 to 23,622 — driven by per-season impact — 1,787 PIV per season to 1,181 — rather than by longevity, since Adam Dunn played 14 seasons to Carlos Beltran's 20. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Carlos Beltran — top 3 seasons by OPS
Adam Dunn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Carlos Beltran leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Adam Dunn leads 5: home runs, walks, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Carlos Beltran. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Adam Dunn higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carlos Beltran and Adam Dunn careers compare
Carlos Beltran and Adam Dunn were active at the same time between 2001 and 2014. With 2,586 games against 2,001 across 20 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Carlos Beltran struck out more than walked (1,795 to 1,084); Adam Dunn struck out more than walked (2,379 to 1,317). Adam Dunn is the more power-leaning hitter, with 462 of 1,631 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Carlos Beltran stole more often per game played (312 steals in 2,586 games for Carlos Beltran, 63 in 2,001 for Adam Dunn). In on-base percentage, Adam Dunn holds the edge, .364 to .350.
Carlos Beltran vs Adam Dunn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlos Beltran or Adam Dunn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Carlos Beltran leads Adam Dunn in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Carlos Beltran or Adam Dunn hit more home runs?
- Adam Dunn, with 462 to Carlos Beltran's 435.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Adam Dunn, with .854 to Carlos Beltran's .837.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlos Beltran, with .279 to Adam Dunn's .237.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlos Beltran, with 2,725 to Adam Dunn's 1,631.