George Brett vs Darrell Evans: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 statistical categories compared on this page. George Brett played 1973–1993 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
George Brett (1973–1993) and Darrell Evans (1969–1989) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 home runs; 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 George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Darrell Evans's 2,223.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Darrell Evans's 1,354.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Darrell Evans's 26,064.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
George Brett
Darrell Evans
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett and Darrell Evans. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted -- a .305 in 1965 and a .298 in 2001 came out of very different run environments -- so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | George Brett | Darrell Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,707 | 2,687 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,349 | 8,973 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,583 | 1,344 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,154 | 2,223 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 329 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 36 |
| Home Runs | 317 | Leads: 414 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,354 |
| Walks | 1,096 | Leads: 1,605 |
| Strikeouts | 908 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 201 | 98 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .248 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .361 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .431 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .792 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Darrell Evans 41,511 to 26,064 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,977 vs 1,185 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
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
Darrell Evans — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Darrell Evans owns home runs. 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.
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George Brett vs Darrell Evans: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Brett or Darrell Evans?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Darrell Evans in 12 of 14 categories.
- Did George Brett or Darrell Evans hit more home runs?
- Darrell Evans, with 414 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Darrell Evans's 2,223.