Craig Biggio vs Larry Walker: Career Stats Comparison
Craig Biggio and Larry Walker 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; Larry Walker played 1989–2005 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 Larry Walker (1989–2005) — 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; Larry Walker finished with 2,160 hits and 383 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Larry Walker, with 383 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Walker, with .965 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Walker, with .313 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Larry Walker's 2,160.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Walker, with 1,311 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Walker, with 42,378 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
Craig Biggio
Larry Walker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Larry Walker. 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 | Larry Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 1,988 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 6,907 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,355 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,060 | 2,160 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 471 |
| Triples | 55 | Leads: 62 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,160 | 913 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,231 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 230 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .400 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .565 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .965 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Walker outpaces Craig Biggio 42,378 to 18,390 — driven by per-season impact — 2,354 PIV per season to 919 — rather than by longevity, since Larry Walker played 18 seasons to Craig Biggio's 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
Larry Walker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Walker 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 Larry Walker. PIV agrees: Larry Walker 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 Larry Walker careers compare
From 1989 through 2005, Craig Biggio and Larry Walker were in the majors together. With 2,850 games against 1,988 across 20 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160); Larry Walker struck out more than walked (1,231 to 913). Larry Walker is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,160 hits leaving the park. Craig Biggio was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Craig Biggio's best year is 1997 at .916 OPS and Larry Walker's is 1997 at 1.172 OPS; Larry Walker has the stronger single season.
Craig Biggio vs Larry Walker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Craig Biggio or Larry Walker hit more home runs?
- Larry Walker, with 383 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Walker, with .965 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Walker, with .313 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Larry Walker's 2,160.