Craig Biggio vs Carlton Fisk: Career Stats Comparison
Craig Biggio has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993 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 Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Craig Biggio finished with 3,060 hits and 291 home runs; Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Carlton Fisk, with .797 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Craig Biggio, with .281 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlton Fisk, with 1,330 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Carlton Fisk, with 21,513 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
Craig Biggio
Carlton Fisk
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Carlton Fisk. 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 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Craig Biggio | Carlton Fisk |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,499 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 8,756 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,276 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,060 | 2,356 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 421 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 47 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 376 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,160 | 849 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,386 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 128 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .281 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .363 | .341 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .457 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Carlton Fisk leads Craig Biggio 21,513 to 18,390 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Carlton Fisk played 24 seasons to Craig Biggio's 20, while Craig Biggio carries the higher per-season figure (919 to 896). 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
Carlton Fisk — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Craig Biggio leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Carlton Fisk 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 Carlton Fisk 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 Carlton Fisk careers compare
Craig Biggio and Carlton Fisk were active at the same time between 1988 and 1993. With 2,850 games against 2,499 across 20 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Carlton Fisk comes out ahead, it is in home runs (376 to 291), RBI (1,330 to 1,175), and slugging percentage (.457 to .433). At the plate, Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160), and Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849). Home runs make up a larger share of Carlton Fisk's hits: 291 of 3,060 for Craig Biggio, 376 of 2,356 for Carlton Fisk.
Craig Biggio vs Carlton Fisk: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Craig Biggio or Carlton Fisk?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Craig Biggio leads Carlton Fisk in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Craig Biggio or Carlton Fisk hit more home runs?
- Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Carlton Fisk, with .797 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Craig Biggio, with .281 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.