Craig Biggio vs George Brett: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Craig Biggio played 1988–2007 as a hitter; George Brett played 1973–1993 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
Craig Biggio (1988–2007) and George Brett (1973–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Craig Biggio finished with 3,060 hits and 291 home runs; George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? George Brett, with 317 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Craig Biggio's 3,060.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
- Who won more championships? George Brett, with 1 World Series title to Craig Biggio's 0.
Craig Biggio
George Brett
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and George Brett. 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Craig Biggio | George Brett |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,707 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 10,349 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,583 |
| Hits | 3,060 | Leads: 3,154 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 665 |
| Triples | 55 | Leads: 137 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 317 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,596 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,160 | 1,096 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 908 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 201 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .305 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .369 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .487 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .857 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Craig Biggio 41,511 to 18,390 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,977 PIV per season to 919, across 21 seasons to 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).
Craig Biggio — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Craig Biggio owns runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Brett. PIV agrees: George Brett grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Craig Biggio and George Brett careers compare
From 1988 through 1993, Craig Biggio and George Brett were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,850 games for Craig Biggio and 2,707 for George Brett across 20 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160), but George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts). On the bases, Craig Biggio stole more often per game played (414 steals in 2,850 games for Craig Biggio, 201 in 2,707 for George Brett). George Brett's slugging percentage of .487 tops Craig Biggio's .433.
Craig Biggio vs George Brett: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Craig Biggio or George Brett?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Craig Biggio in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Craig Biggio or George Brett hit more home runs?
- George Brett, with 317 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Craig Biggio's 3,060.