George Brett vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett and Dave Winfield 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; Dave Winfield played 1973–1995 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 Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — 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; Dave Winfield finished with 3,110 hits and 465 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Dave Winfield, with 465 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Dave Winfield's 3,110.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to George Brett's 1,596.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Dave Winfield's 34,842.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
George Brett
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett and Dave Winfield. 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 | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,707 | Leads: 2,973 |
| At-Bats | 10,349 | Leads: 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,583 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,154 | 3,110 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 540 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 88 |
| Home Runs | 317 | Leads: 465 |
| RBI | 1,596 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | 1,096 | Leads: 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 201 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .857 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett leads Dave Winfield 41,511 to 34,842 — driven by per-season impact — 1,977 PIV per season to 1,515 — rather than by longevity, since George Brett played 21 seasons to Dave Winfield's 23. 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
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Dave Winfield owns home runs, RBI, and 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 Dave Winfield careers compare
The careers of George Brett (1973–1993) and Dave Winfield (1973–1995) overlapped from 1973 to 1993, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,707 games against 2,973 across 21 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts), while Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). Home runs make up a larger share of Dave Winfield's hits: 317 of 3,154 for George Brett, 465 of 3,110 for Dave Winfield.
George Brett vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did George Brett or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Dave Winfield, with 465 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Dave Winfield's 3,110.