George Brett vs Carlton Fisk: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 13 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; Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993 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 Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) — 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; Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Carlton Fisk, with 376 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Carlton Fisk's 1,330.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Carlton Fisk's 21,513.
- Who won more championships? George Brett, with 1 World Series title to Carlton Fisk's 0.
George Brett
Carlton Fisk
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett and Carlton Fisk. 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 1970s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | George Brett | Carlton Fisk |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,707 | 2,499 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,349 | 8,756 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,583 | 1,276 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,154 | 2,356 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 421 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 47 |
| Home Runs | 317 | Leads: 376 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,330 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,096 | 849 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,386 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 201 | 128 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .457 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Carlton Fisk 41,511 to 21,513 — driven by per-season impact — 1,977 PIV per season to 896 — rather than by longevity, since George Brett played 21 seasons to Carlton Fisk's 24. 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
Carlton Fisk — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Carlton Fisk 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.
Related Matchups
How the George Brett and Carlton Fisk careers compare
George Brett and Carlton Fisk were active at the same time between 1973 and 1993. With 2,707 games against 2,499 across 21 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Carlton Fisk are home runs (376 to 317). Plate discipline differs: George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts), but Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849). Carlton Fisk is the more power-leaning hitter, with 376 of 2,356 hits leaving the park. On the bases, George Brett stole more often per game played (201 steals in 2,707 games for George Brett, 128 in 2,499 for Carlton Fisk).
George Brett vs Carlton Fisk: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Brett or Carlton Fisk?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Carlton Fisk in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Brett or Carlton Fisk hit more home runs?
- Carlton Fisk, with 376 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.