Yogi Berra vs Ted Simmons: Career Stats Comparison
Yogi Berra and Ted Simmons are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Yogi Berra played 1946–1965 as a hitter; Ted Simmons played 1968–1988 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
Yogi Berra (1946–1965) and Ted Simmons (1968–1988) — they broke in during the 1940s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Yogi Berra finished with 2,150 hits and 358 home runs; Ted Simmons finished with 2,472 hits and 248 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Yogi Berra, with 358 to Ted Simmons's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS? Yogi Berra, with .830 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .285.
- Who had more hits? Ted Simmons, with 2,472 to Yogi Berra's 2,150.
- Who drove in more runs? Yogi Berra, with 1,430 to Ted Simmons's 1,389.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Yogi Berra, with 21,371 career PIV to Ted Simmons's 20,131.
- Who won more championships? Yogi Berra, with 10 World Series titles to Ted Simmons's 0.
Yogi Berra
Ted Simmons
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Yogi Berra and Ted Simmons. 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 1940s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Yogi Berra | Ted Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,120 | Leads: 2,456 |
| At-Bats | 7,555 | Leads: 8,680 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,175 | 1,074 |
| Hits | 2,150 | Leads: 2,472 |
| Doubles | 321 | Leads: 483 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 47 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 358 | 248 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,430 | 1,389 |
| Walks | 704 | Leads: 855 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 414 | 694 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 30 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .482 | .437 |
| OPS | Leads: .830 | .785 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Yogi Berra edges Ted Simmons 21,371 to 20,131 — driven by per-season impact — 1,125 PIV per season to 959 — rather than by longevity, since Yogi Berra played 19 seasons to Ted Simmons'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).
Yogi Berra — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ted Simmons — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Yogi Berra leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Ted Simmons owns hits, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Yogi Berra. PIV agrees: Yogi Berra grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Yogi Berra and Ted Simmons careers compare
Yogi Berra (1946–1965) was finished before Ted Simmons (1968–1988) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 2,120 games for Yogi Berra and 2,456 for Ted Simmons across 19 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Yogi Berra walked more often than struck out (704 walks, 414 strikeouts), and Ted Simmons walked more often than struck out (855 walks, 694 strikeouts). Yogi Berra is the more power-leaning hitter, with 358 of 2,150 hits leaving the park. Ted Simmons's on-base percentage of .348 tops Yogi Berra's .348.
Yogi Berra vs Ted Simmons: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Yogi Berra or Ted Simmons hit more home runs?
- Yogi Berra, with 358 to Ted Simmons's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Yogi Berra, with .830 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Ted Simmons, with 2,472 to Yogi Berra's 2,150.