Craig Biggio vs Fred McGriff: Career Stats Comparison
Craig Biggio and Fred McGriff 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; Fred McGriff played 1986–2004 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 Fred McGriff (1986–2004) — 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; Fred McGriff finished with 2,490 hits and 493 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Fred McGriff, with 493 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred McGriff, with .886 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Fred McGriff, with .284 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Fred McGriff's 2,490.
- Who drove in more runs? Fred McGriff, with 1,550 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred McGriff, with 37,233 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
- Who won more championships? Fred McGriff, with 1 World Series title to Craig Biggio's 0.
Craig Biggio
Fred McGriff
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Fred McGriff. 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 | Fred McGriff |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,460 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 8,757 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,349 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,060 | 2,490 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 441 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 493 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,550 |
| Walks | 1,160 | Leads: 1,305 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,882 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 72 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .284 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .377 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .509 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .886 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred McGriff outpaces Craig Biggio 37,233 to 18,390 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,773 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
Fred McGriff — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fred McGriff 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 Fred McGriff. PIV agrees: Fred McGriff 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 Fred McGriff careers compare
The careers of Craig Biggio (1988–2007) and Fred McGriff (1986–2004) overlapped from 1988 to 2004, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,850 games for Craig Biggio and 2,460 for Fred McGriff across 20 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160); Fred McGriff struck out more than walked (1,882 to 1,305). Fred McGriff is the more power-leaning hitter, with 493 of 2,490 hits leaving the park.
Craig Biggio vs Fred McGriff: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Craig Biggio or Fred McGriff hit more home runs?
- Fred McGriff, with 493 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred McGriff, with .886 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Fred McGriff, with .284 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Fred McGriff's 2,490.