George Brett vs Derek Jeter: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett and Derek Jeter are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Brett played 1973–1993 as a hitter; Derek Jeter played 1995–2014 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 Derek Jeter (1995–2014) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 home runs; Derek Jeter finished with 3,465 hits and 260 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? George Brett, with 317 to Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Derek Jeter's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average? Derek Jeter, with .310 to George Brett's .305.
- Who had more hits? Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to George Brett's 3,154.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Derek Jeter's 1,311.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Derek Jeter's 24,469.
- Who won more championships? Derek Jeter, with 5 World Series titles to George Brett's 1.
George Brett
Derek Jeter
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett and Derek Jeter. 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 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | George Brett | Derek Jeter |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,707 | Leads: 2,747 |
| At-Bats | 10,349 | Leads: 11,195 |
| Runs | 1,583 | Leads: 1,923 |
| Hits | 3,154 | Leads: 3,465 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 544 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 66 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 317 | 260 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,311 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,096 | 1,082 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,840 |
| Stolen Bases | 201 | Leads: 358 |
| Batting Avg | .305 | Leads: .310 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .377 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .440 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .817 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Derek Jeter 41,511 to 24,469 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,977 PIV per season to 1,223, across 21 seasons to 20. 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
Derek Jeter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Derek Jeter leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while George Brett owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Derek Jeter. Note that PIV actually grades George Brett ahead, which means Derek Jeter's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Brett and Derek Jeter careers compare
No season is shared: George Brett played 1973–1993, Derek Jeter 1995–2014. With 2,707 games against 2,747 across 21 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts), but Derek Jeter struck out more than walked (1,840 to 1,082). George Brett is the more power-leaning hitter, with 317 of 3,154 hits leaving the park. Derek Jeter was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, George Brett holds the edge, .487 to .440.
George Brett vs Derek Jeter: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did George Brett or Derek Jeter hit more home runs?
- George Brett, with 317 to Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Derek Jeter's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Derek Jeter, with .310 to George Brett's .305.
- Who had more hits?
- Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to George Brett's 3,154.