Alex Bregman vs Darrell Evans: Career Stats Comparison
Darrell Evans 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). Alex Bregman has played 2016–present as a hitter; Darrell Evans played 1969–1989 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
Alex Bregman (2016–present) and Darrell Evans (1969–1989) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Alex Bregman has 1,411 hits and 237 home runs through October 6, 2026; Darrell Evans finished with 2,223 hits and 414 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Darrell Evans, with 414 to Alex Bregman's 237.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Bregman, with .842 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average? Alex Bregman, with .271 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits? Darrell Evans, with 2,223 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.
- Who drove in more runs? Darrell Evans, with 1,354 to Alex Bregman's 818.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Darrell Evans, with 26,064 career PIV to Alex Bregman's 15,924.
- Who won more championships? Alex Bregman, with 2 World Series titles to Darrell Evans's 1.
Alex Bregman
Darrell Evans
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alex Bregman and Darrell Evans. 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 2010s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Alex Bregman is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Alex Bregman | Darrell Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,380 | Leads: 2,687 |
| At-Bats | 5,198 | Leads: 8,973 |
| Runs | 850 | Leads: 1,344 |
| Hits | 1,411 | Leads: 2,223 |
| Doubles | 326 | Leads: 329 |
| Triples | 20 | Leads: 36 |
| Home Runs | 237 | Leads: 414 |
| RBI | 818 | Leads: 1,354 |
| Walks | 703 | Leads: 1,605 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 818 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 46 | Leads: 98 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .271 | .248 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .364 | .361 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .479 | .431 |
| OPS | Leads: .842 | .792 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Darrell Evans outpaces Alex Bregman 26,064 to 15,924 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Darrell Evans played 22 seasons to Alex Bregman's 10, while Alex Bregman carries the higher per-season figure (1,592 to 1,185). 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).
Alex Bregman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Darrell Evans — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Darrell Evans leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Alex Bregman owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Darrell Evans. PIV agrees: Darrell Evans grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Alex Bregman and Darrell Evans careers compare
Darrell Evans (1969–1989) was finished before Alex Bregman (2016–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Alex Bregman has appeared in 1,380 games to Darrell Evans's 2,687. Where Alex Bregman comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.271 to .248), on-base percentage (.364 to .361), and slugging percentage (.479 to .431). Plate discipline differs: Alex Bregman struck out more than walked (818 to 703), but Darrell Evans walked more often than struck out (1,605 walks, 1,410 strikeouts). Alex Bregman owns the better peak by OPS: 1.015 OPS in 2019 for Alex Bregman against .959 OPS in 1973 for Darrell Evans. Because Alex Bregman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Alex Bregman vs Darrell Evans: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alex Bregman or Darrell Evans?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Darrell Evans leads Alex Bregman in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alex Bregman or Darrell Evans hit more home runs?
- Darrell Evans, with 414 to Alex Bregman's 237.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Bregman, with .842 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Alex Bregman, with .271 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits?
- Darrell Evans, with 2,223 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.