George Brett vs Darrell Evans: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). 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 debuted in the 1970s and the 1960s respectively and share 17 seasons. 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 leads the career comparison? George Brett, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- 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.
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. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Darrell Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,707 | 2,687 |
| At-Bats not scored | 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 not scored | 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 — driven by per-season impact — 1,977 PIV per season to 1,241 — rather than by longevity, since George Brett played 21 seasons to Darrell Evans's 21. 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
George Brett leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Darrell Evans leads 2: home runs and walks. 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 Darrell Evans careers compare
The careers of George Brett (1973–1993) and Darrell Evans (1969–1989) overlapped from 1973 to 1989, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,707 games against 2,687 across 21 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Darrell Evans comes out ahead, it is in home runs (414 to 317) and walks (1,605 to 1,096). George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts); Darrell Evans walked more often than struck out (1,605 walks, 1,410 strikeouts). Darrell Evans is the more power-leaning hitter, with 414 of 2,223 hits leaving the park.
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 10 of the 12 scored 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.