Wade Boggs vs Reggie Jackson: Career Stats Comparison
Wade Boggs and Reggie Jackson 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; Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 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 Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Wade Boggs finished with 3,010 hits and 118 home runs; Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Wade Boggs's 118.
- Who had the higher OPS? Wade Boggs, with .858 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Wade Boggs, with .328 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Wade Boggs, with 3,010 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Wade Boggs's 1,014.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Wade Boggs's 39,879.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Wade Boggs's 1.
Wade Boggs
Reggie Jackson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Wade Boggs and Reggie Jackson. 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 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Wade Boggs | Reggie Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,440 | Leads: 2,820 |
| At-Bats | 9,180 | Leads: 9,864 |
| Runs | 1,513 | Leads: 1,551 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,010 | 2,584 |
| Doubles | Leads: 578 | 463 |
| Triples | Leads: 61 | 49 |
| Home Runs | 118 | Leads: 563 |
| RBI | 1,014 | Leads: 1,702 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,412 | 1,375 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 745 | 2,597 |
| Stolen Bases | 24 | Leads: 228 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .328 | .262 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .415 | .356 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | Leads: .858 | .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson edges Wade Boggs 41,801 to 39,879 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Wade Boggs's 18, while Wade Boggs carries the higher per-season figure (2,216 to 1,991). 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
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Wade Boggs owns hits, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Wade Boggs and Reggie Jackson careers compare
The careers of Wade Boggs (1982–1999) and Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) overlapped from 1982 to 1987, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,440 games for Wade Boggs and 2,820 for Reggie Jackson across 18 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Wade Boggs walked more often than struck out (1,412 walks, 745 strikeouts), while Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. Reggie Jackson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Wade Boggs vs Reggie Jackson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Wade Boggs or Reggie Jackson hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Wade Boggs's 118.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Wade Boggs, with .858 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Wade Boggs, with .328 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Wade Boggs, with 3,010 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.