George Brett vs Pete Rose: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett and Pete Rose 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; Pete Rose played 1963–1986 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 Pete Rose (1963–1986) — 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; Pete Rose finished with 4,256 hits and 160 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 Pete Rose's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Pete Rose's .784.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Pete Rose's .303.
- Who had more hits? Pete Rose, with 4,256 to George Brett's 3,154.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Pete Rose's 1,314.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Pete Rose's 40,772.
- Who won more championships? Pete Rose, with 3 World Series titles to George Brett's 1.
George Brett
Pete Rose
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett and Pete Rose. 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 | Pete Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,707 | Leads: 3,562 |
| At-Bats | 10,349 | Leads: 14,053 |
| Runs | 1,583 | Leads: 2,165 |
| Hits | 3,154 | Leads: 4,256 |
| Doubles | 665 | Leads: 746 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 135 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 317 | 160 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,314 |
| Walks | 1,096 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,143 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 201 | 198 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .303 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .409 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .784 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett edges Pete Rose 41,511 to 40,772 — driven by per-season impact — 1,977 PIV per season to 1,631 — rather than by longevity, since George Brett played 21 seasons to Pete Rose's 25. 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
Pete Rose — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average, while Pete Rose owns hits, runs, and OBP. 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 Pete Rose careers compare
The careers of George Brett (1973–1993) and Pete Rose (1963–1986) overlapped from 1973 to 1986, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,707 games against 3,562 across 21 and 25 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts); Pete Rose walked more often than struck out (1,566 walks, 1,143 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of George Brett's hits: 317 of 3,154 for George Brett, 160 of 4,256 for Pete Rose.
George Brett vs Pete Rose: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did George Brett or Pete Rose hit more home runs?
- George Brett, with 317 to Pete Rose's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Pete Rose's .784.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Pete Rose's .303.
- Who had more hits?
- Pete Rose, with 4,256 to George Brett's 3,154.