George Brett vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Brett played 1973–1993 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
George Brett (1973–1993) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 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 George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Andre Dawson's 2,774.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Andre Dawson's 1,591.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
- Who won more championships? George Brett, with 1 World Series title to Andre Dawson's 0.
George Brett
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | George Brett | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,707 | 2,627 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,349 | 9,927 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,583 | 1,373 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,154 | 2,774 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 503 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 98 |
| Home Runs | 317 | Leads: 438 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,096 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | 201 | Leads: 314 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .323 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .482 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Andre Dawson 41,511 to 20,948 — driven by per-season impact — 1,977 PIV per season to 998 — rather than by longevity, since George Brett played 21 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).
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Andre Dawson owns home runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Brett. PIV agrees: George Brett grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Brett and Andre Dawson careers compare
The careers of George Brett (1973–1993) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) overlapped from 1976 to 1993, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,707 games against 2,627 across 21 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Andre Dawson comes out ahead, it is in home runs (438 to 317) and stolen bases (314 to 201). At the plate, George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts), while Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). Home runs make up a larger share of Andre Dawson's hits: 317 of 3,154 for George Brett, 438 of 2,774 for Andre Dawson.
George Brett vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Brett or Andre Dawson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Andre Dawson in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Brett or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Andre Dawson's 2,774.