Lance Berkman vs Kenny Lofton: Career Stats Comparison
Lance Berkman and Kenny Lofton are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Lance Berkman played 1999–2013 as a hitter; Kenny Lofton played 1991–2007 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
Lance Berkman (1999–2013) and Kenny Lofton (1991–2007) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Lance Berkman finished with 1,905 hits and 366 home runs; Kenny Lofton finished with 2,428 hits and 130 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Lance Berkman, with 366 to Kenny Lofton's 130.
- Who had the higher OPS? Lance Berkman, with .943 to Kenny Lofton's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Kenny Lofton, with .299 to Lance Berkman's .293.
- Who had more hits? Kenny Lofton, with 2,428 to Lance Berkman's 1,905.
- Who drove in more runs? Lance Berkman, with 1,234 to Kenny Lofton's 781.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Lance Berkman, with 38,575 career PIV to Kenny Lofton's 10,495.
- Who won more championships? Lance Berkman, with 1 World Series title to Kenny Lofton's 0.
Lance Berkman
Kenny Lofton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Lance Berkman and Kenny Lofton. 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 | Lance Berkman | Kenny Lofton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,879 | Leads: 2,103 |
| At-Bats | 6,491 | Leads: 8,120 |
| Runs | 1,146 | Leads: 1,528 |
| Hits | 1,905 | Leads: 2,428 |
| Doubles | Leads: 422 | 383 |
| Triples | 30 | Leads: 116 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 366 | 130 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,234 | 781 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,201 | 945 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,300 | 1,016 |
| Stolen Bases | 86 | Leads: 622 |
| Batting Avg | .293 | Leads: .299 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .406 | .372 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .537 | .423 |
| OPS | Leads: .943 | .794 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Lance Berkman outpaces Kenny Lofton 38,575 to 10,495 — driven by per-season impact — 2,411 PIV per season to 525 — rather than by longevity, since Lance Berkman played 16 seasons to Kenny Lofton's 20. 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).
Lance Berkman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Kenny Lofton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Lance Berkman leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Kenny Lofton owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Lance Berkman. PIV agrees: Lance Berkman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Lance Berkman and Kenny Lofton careers compare
The careers of Lance Berkman (1999–2013) and Kenny Lofton (1991–2007) overlapped from 1999 to 2007, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,879 games against 2,103 across 16 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Lance Berkman struck out more than walked (1,300 to 1,201); Kenny Lofton struck out more than walked (1,016 to 945). Lance Berkman is the more power-leaning hitter, with 366 of 1,905 hits leaving the park. Kenny Lofton was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Lance Berkman holds the edge, .537 to .423.
Lance Berkman vs Kenny Lofton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Lance Berkman or Kenny Lofton hit more home runs?
- Lance Berkman, with 366 to Kenny Lofton's 130.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Lance Berkman, with .943 to Kenny Lofton's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Kenny Lofton, with .299 to Lance Berkman's .293.
- Who had more hits?
- Kenny Lofton, with 2,428 to Lance Berkman's 1,905.