Craig Biggio vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Dave Winfield 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; Dave Winfield played 1973–1995 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 Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — 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; Dave Winfield finished with 3,110 hits and 465 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Dave Winfield, with 465 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dave Winfield, with .827 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Winfield, with .283 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Craig Biggio's 3,060.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dave Winfield, with 34,842 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
- Who won more championships? Dave Winfield, with 1 World Series title to Craig Biggio's 0.
Craig Biggio
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Dave Winfield. 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 | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,850 | Leads: 2,973 |
| At-Bats | 10,876 | Leads: 11,003 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,669 |
| Hits | 3,060 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 540 |
| Triples | 55 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 465 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | 1,160 | Leads: 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 223 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .363 | .353 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .475 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dave Winfield outpaces Craig Biggio 34,842 to 18,390 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,515 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
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dave Winfield leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Craig Biggio owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dave Winfield. PIV agrees: Dave Winfield 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 Dave Winfield careers compare
Craig Biggio and Dave Winfield were active at the same time between 1988 and 1995. The two careers are close in length, 2,850 games for Craig Biggio and 2,973 for Dave Winfield across 20 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Craig Biggio comes out ahead, it is in runs (1,844 to 1,669), doubles (668 to 540), and stolen bases (414 to 223). Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160); Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). Home runs make up a larger share of Dave Winfield's hits: 291 of 3,060 for Craig Biggio, 465 of 3,110 for Dave Winfield.
Craig Biggio vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Craig Biggio or Dave Winfield?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dave Winfield leads Craig Biggio in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Craig Biggio or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Dave Winfield, with 465 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dave Winfield, with .827 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Winfield, with .283 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Craig Biggio's 3,060.