Wade Boggs vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
Wade Boggs and Andre Dawson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Wade Boggs played 1982–1999 as a hitter; Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 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
Wade Boggs (1982–1999) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Wade Boggs finished with 3,010 hits and 118 home runs; Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Wade Boggs's 118.
- Who had the higher OPS? Wade Boggs, with .858 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Wade Boggs, with .328 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Wade Boggs, with 3,010 to Andre Dawson's 2,774.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Wade Boggs's 1,014.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Wade Boggs, with 39,879 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
- Who won more championships? Wade Boggs, with 1 World Series title to Andre Dawson's 0.
Wade Boggs
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Wade Boggs and Andre Dawson. 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 | Wade Boggs | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,440 | Leads: 2,627 |
| At-Bats | 9,180 | Leads: 9,927 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,513 | 1,373 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,010 | 2,774 |
| Doubles | Leads: 578 | 503 |
| Triples | 61 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | 118 | Leads: 438 |
| RBI | 1,014 | Leads: 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,412 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 745 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | 24 | Leads: 314 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .328 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .415 | .323 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .482 |
| OPS | Leads: .858 | .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Wade Boggs outpaces Andre Dawson 39,879 to 20,948 — driven by per-season impact — 2,216 PIV per season to 998 — rather than by longevity, since Wade Boggs played 18 seasons to Andre Dawson's 21. 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).
Wade Boggs — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Wade Boggs leads in hits, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Andre Dawson owns home runs, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Wade Boggs. PIV agrees: Wade Boggs grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Wade Boggs and Andre Dawson careers compare
From 1982 through 1996, Wade Boggs and Andre Dawson were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,440 games for Wade Boggs and 2,627 for Andre Dawson across 18 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Wade Boggs walked more often than struck out (1,412 walks, 745 strikeouts), but Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). Andre Dawson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 438 of 2,774 hits leaving the park. Andre Dawson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Wade Boggs vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Wade Boggs or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Wade Boggs's 118.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Wade Boggs, with .858 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Wade Boggs, with .328 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Wade Boggs, with 3,010 to Andre Dawson's 2,774.