Yogi Berra vs Duke Snider: Career Stats Comparison
Duke Snider has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Yogi Berra played 1946–1965 as a hitter; Duke Snider played 1947–1964 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 Duke Snider (1947–1964) — both broke in during the 1940s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Yogi Berra finished with 2,150 hits and 358 home runs; Duke Snider finished with 2,116 hits and 407 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Duke Snider, with 407 to Yogi Berra's 358.
- Who had the higher OPS? Duke Snider, with .919 to Yogi Berra's .830.
- Who had the higher batting average? Duke Snider, with .295 to Yogi Berra's .285.
- Who had more hits? Yogi Berra, with 2,150 to Duke Snider's 2,116.
- Who drove in more runs? Yogi Berra, with 1,430 to Duke Snider's 1,333.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Duke Snider, with 39,968 career PIV to Yogi Berra's 21,371.
- Who won more championships? Yogi Berra, with 10 World Series titles to Duke Snider's 2.
Yogi Berra
Duke Snider
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Yogi Berra and Duke Snider. 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 | Yogi Berra | Duke Snider |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,120 | Leads: 2,143 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,555 | 7,161 |
| Runs | 1,175 | Leads: 1,259 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,150 | 2,116 |
| Doubles | 321 | Leads: 358 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 85 |
| Home Runs | 358 | Leads: 407 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,430 | 1,333 |
| Walks | 704 | Leads: 971 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 414 | 1,237 |
| Stolen Bases | 30 | Leads: 99 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .295 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | .482 | Leads: .540 |
| OPS | .830 | Leads: .919 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Duke Snider outpaces Yogi Berra 39,968 to 21,371 — driven by per-season impact — 2,220 PIV per season to 1,125 — rather than by longevity, since Duke Snider played 18 seasons to Yogi Berra's 19. 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
Duke Snider — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Duke Snider leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Yogi Berra owns hits and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Duke Snider. PIV agrees: Duke Snider grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Yogi Berra and Duke Snider careers compare
From 1947 through 1964, Yogi Berra and Duke Snider were in the majors together. With 2,120 games against 2,143 across 19 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Yogi Berra are at-bats (7,555 to 7,161), hits (2,150 to 2,116), and RBI (1,430 to 1,333). Plate discipline differs: Yogi Berra walked more often than struck out (704 walks, 414 strikeouts), but Duke Snider struck out more than walked (1,237 to 971). In on-base percentage, Duke Snider holds the edge, .380 to .348.
Yogi Berra vs Duke Snider: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Yogi Berra or Duke Snider?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Duke Snider leads Yogi Berra in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Yogi Berra or Duke Snider hit more home runs?
- Duke Snider, with 407 to Yogi Berra's 358.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Duke Snider, with .919 to Yogi Berra's .830.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Duke Snider, with .295 to Yogi Berra's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Yogi Berra, with 2,150 to Duke Snider's 2,116.