Craig Biggio vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
Craig Biggio has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 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 Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — 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; Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andre Dawson, with .806 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Craig Biggio, with .281 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Andre Dawson's 2,774.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andre Dawson, with 20,948 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
Craig Biggio
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Andre Dawson. 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 | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,627 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 9,927 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,373 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,060 | 2,774 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 503 |
| Triples | 55 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 438 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,160 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 314 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .281 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .363 | .323 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .482 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andre Dawson leads Craig Biggio 20,948 to 18,390 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 998 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
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Craig Biggio leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Andre Dawson owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Craig Biggio. Note that PIV actually grades Andre Dawson ahead, which means Craig Biggio's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Craig Biggio and Andre Dawson careers compare
The careers of Craig Biggio (1988–2007) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) overlapped from 1988 to 1996, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,850 games against 2,627 across 20 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160), and Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). Andre Dawson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 438 of 2,774 hits leaving the park. Craig Biggio was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Andre Dawson's slugging percentage of .482 tops Craig Biggio's .433.
Craig Biggio vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Craig Biggio or Andre Dawson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Craig Biggio leads Andre Dawson in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Craig Biggio or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andre Dawson, with .806 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Craig Biggio, with .281 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Andre Dawson's 2,774.