Craig Biggio vs Ken Griffey: Career Stats Comparison
Craig Biggio and Ken Griffey are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Craig Biggio played 1988–2007 as a hitter; Ken Griffey played 1989–2010 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 Ken Griffey (1989–2010) — both broke in during the 1980s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Craig Biggio finished with 3,060 hits and 291 home runs; Ken Griffey finished with 2,781 hits and 630 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ken Griffey, with 630 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Griffey, with .907 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ken Griffey, with .284 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Ken Griffey's 2,781.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Griffey, with 1,836 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Griffey, with 43,975 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
Craig Biggio
Ken Griffey
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Ken Griffey. 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 | Craig Biggio | Ken Griffey |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,671 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 9,801 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,662 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,060 | 2,781 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 524 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 38 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 630 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,836 |
| Walks | 1,160 | Leads: 1,312 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,779 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 184 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .284 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .370 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .538 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .907 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Griffey outpaces Craig Biggio 43,975 to 18,390 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,912 PIV per season to 919, across 23 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
Ken Griffey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ken Griffey leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Craig Biggio owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ken Griffey. PIV agrees: Ken Griffey grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Craig Biggio and Ken Griffey careers compare
The careers of Craig Biggio (1988–2007) and Ken Griffey (1989–2010) overlapped from 1989 to 2007, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,850 games for Craig Biggio and 2,671 for Ken Griffey across 20 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160); Ken Griffey struck out more than walked (1,779 to 1,312). Ken Griffey is the more power-leaning hitter, with 630 of 2,781 hits leaving the park.
Craig Biggio vs Ken Griffey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Craig Biggio or Ken Griffey hit more home runs?
- Ken Griffey, with 630 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Griffey, with .907 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ken Griffey, with .284 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Ken Griffey's 2,781.