George Brett vs Lance Parrish: 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; Lance Parrish played 1977–1995 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 Lance Parrish (1977–1995) — 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; Lance Parrish finished with 1,782 hits and 324 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Lance Parrish, with 324 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Lance Parrish's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Lance Parrish's .252.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Lance Parrish's 1,782.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Lance Parrish's 1,070.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Lance Parrish's 6,792.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
George Brett
Lance Parrish
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett and Lance Parrish. 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 | Lance Parrish |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,707 | 1,988 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,349 | 7,067 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,583 | 856 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,154 | 1,782 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 305 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 27 |
| Home Runs | 317 | Leads: 324 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,070 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,096 | 612 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,527 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 201 | 28 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .252 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .313 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .440 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .753 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Lance Parrish 41,511 to 6,792 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,977 PIV per season to 340, 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
Lance Parrish — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Lance Parrish 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 Lance Parrish careers compare
George Brett and Lance Parrish were active at the same time between 1977 and 1993. With 2,707 games against 1,988 across 21 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Lance Parrish comes out ahead, it is in home runs (324 to 317). At the plate, George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts), while Lance Parrish struck out more than walked (1,527 to 612). Lance Parrish is the more power-leaning hitter, with 324 of 1,782 hits leaving the park. George Brett was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, George Brett holds the edge, .369 to .313.
George Brett vs Lance Parrish: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Brett or Lance Parrish?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Lance Parrish in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Brett or Lance Parrish hit more home runs?
- Lance Parrish, with 324 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Lance Parrish's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Lance Parrish's .252.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Lance Parrish's 1,782.