Lou Brock vs Tony Perez: Career Stats Comparison
Lou Brock and Tony Perez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Lou Brock played 1961–1979 as a hitter; Tony Perez played 1964–1986 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
Lou Brock (1961–1979) and Tony Perez (1964–1986) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Lou Brock finished with 3,023 hits and 149 home runs; Tony Perez finished with 2,732 hits and 379 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Tony Perez, with 379 to Lou Brock's 149.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tony Perez, with .804 to Lou Brock's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average? Lou Brock, with .293 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits? Lou Brock, with 3,023 to Tony Perez's 2,732.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Perez, with 1,652 to Lou Brock's 900.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Perez, with 28,896 career PIV to Lou Brock's 18,115.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Tony Perez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Lou Brock and Tony Perez. 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 | Lou Brock | Tony Perez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,616 | Leads: 2,777 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,332 | 9,778 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,610 | 1,272 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,023 | 2,732 |
| Doubles | 486 | Leads: 505 |
| Triples | Leads: 141 | 79 |
| Home Runs | 149 | Leads: 379 |
| RBI | 900 | Leads: 1,652 |
| Walks | 761 | Leads: 925 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,730 | 1,867 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 938 | 49 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .293 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .343 | .341 |
| Slugging % | .410 | Leads: .463 |
| OPS | .753 | Leads: .804 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Perez outpaces Lou Brock 28,896 to 18,115 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,256 PIV per season to 906, across 23 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).
Lou Brock — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tony Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Lou Brock leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Tony Perez owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Lou Brock. Note that PIV actually grades Tony Perez ahead, which means Lou Brock's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Lou Brock and Tony Perez careers compare
From 1964 through 1979, Lou Brock and Tony Perez were in the majors together. With 2,616 games against 2,777 across 20 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Lou Brock struck out more than walked (1,730 to 761), and Tony Perez struck out more than walked (1,867 to 925). Tony Perez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 379 of 2,732 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Lou Brock stole more often per game played (938 steals in 2,616 games for Lou Brock, 49 in 2,777 for Tony Perez). In on-base percentage, Lou Brock holds the edge, .343 to .341.
Lou Brock vs Tony Perez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Lou Brock or Tony Perez hit more home runs?
- Tony Perez, with 379 to Lou Brock's 149.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tony Perez, with .804 to Lou Brock's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Lou Brock, with .293 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Lou Brock, with 3,023 to Tony Perez's 2,732.