Carlos Beltran vs Bernie Williams: Career Stats Comparison
Carlos Beltran has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Bernie Williams played 1991–2006 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 Bernie Williams (1991–2006) — both debuted in the 1990s. Carlos Beltran finished with 2,725 hits and 435 home runs; Bernie Williams finished with 2,336 hits and 287 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 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Carlos Beltran, with 435 to Bernie Williams's 287.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bernie Williams, with .858 to Carlos Beltran's .837.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bernie Williams, with .297 to Carlos Beltran's .279.
- Who had more hits? Carlos Beltran, with 2,725 to Bernie Williams's 2,336.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlos Beltran, with 1,587 to Bernie Williams's 1,257.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bernie Williams, with 24,401 career PIV to Carlos Beltran's 23,622.
Carlos Beltran
Bernie Williams
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlos Beltran and Bernie Williams. 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 | Bernie Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,586 | 2,076 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,768 | 7,869 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,582 | 1,366 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,725 | 2,336 |
| Doubles | Leads: 565 | 449 |
| Triples | Leads: 78 | 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 435 | 287 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,587 | 1,257 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,084 | 1,069 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,795 | 1,212 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 312 | 147 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .297 |
| On-Base % | .350 | Leads: .381 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .486 | .477 |
| OPS | .837 | Leads: .858 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bernie Williams edges Carlos Beltran 24,401 to 23,622 — driven by per-season impact — 1,525 PIV per season to 1,181 — rather than by longevity, since Bernie Williams played 16 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
Bernie Williams — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Carlos Beltran leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Bernie Williams leads 3: batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Carlos Beltran. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Bernie Williams higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Carlos Beltran and Bernie Williams careers compare
Carlos Beltran and Bernie Williams were active at the same time between 1998 and 2006. With 2,586 games against 2,076 across 20 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Bernie Williams comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.297 to .279), on-base percentage (.381 to .350), and OPS (.858 to .837). At the plate, Carlos Beltran struck out more than walked (1,795 to 1,084), and Bernie Williams struck out more than walked (1,212 to 1,069). On the bases, Carlos Beltran stole more often per game played (312 steals in 2,586 games for Carlos Beltran, 147 in 2,076 for Bernie Williams).
Carlos Beltran vs Bernie Williams: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlos Beltran or Bernie Williams?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Carlos Beltran leads Bernie Williams in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Carlos Beltran or Bernie Williams hit more home runs?
- Carlos Beltran, with 435 to Bernie Williams's 287.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bernie Williams, with .858 to Carlos Beltran's .837.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bernie Williams, with .297 to Carlos Beltran's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlos Beltran, with 2,725 to Bernie Williams's 2,336.