Ellis Burks vs Juan Gonzalez: Career Stats Comparison
Ellis Burks has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Ellis Burks played 1987–2004 as a hitter; Juan Gonzalez played 1989–2005 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
Ellis Burks (1987–2004) and Juan Gonzalez (1989–2005) — both debuted in the 1980s. Ellis Burks finished with 2,107 hits and 352 home runs; Juan Gonzalez finished with 1,936 hits and 434 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Ellis Burks, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Juan Gonzalez, with 434 to Ellis Burks's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS? Juan Gonzalez, with .904 to Ellis Burks's .874.
- Who had the higher batting average? Juan Gonzalez, with .295 to Ellis Burks's .291.
- Who had more hits? Ellis Burks, with 2,107 to Juan Gonzalez's 1,936.
- Who drove in more runs? Juan Gonzalez, with 1,404 to Ellis Burks's 1,206.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ellis Burks, with 25,806 career PIV to Juan Gonzalez's 25,105.
Ellis Burks
Juan Gonzalez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ellis Burks and Juan Gonzalez. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Ellis Burks | Juan Gonzalez |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,000 | 1,689 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,232 | 6,556 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,253 | 1,061 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,107 | 1,936 |
| Doubles | Leads: 402 | 388 |
| Triples | Leads: 63 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 352 | Leads: 434 |
| RBI | 1,206 | Leads: 1,404 |
| Walks | Leads: 793 | 457 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,340 | 1,273 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 181 | 26 |
| Batting Avg | .291 | Leads: .295 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .363 | .343 |
| Slugging % | .510 | Leads: .561 |
| OPS | .874 | Leads: .904 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ellis Burks edges Juan Gonzalez 25,806 to 25,105 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Ellis Burks played 18 seasons to Juan Gonzalez's 17, while Juan Gonzalez carries the higher per-season figure (1,477 to 1,434). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Ellis Burks — top 3 seasons by OPS
Juan Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Ellis Burks leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Juan Gonzalez leads 5: home runs, RBI, batting average, slugging percentage, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ellis Burks. PIV agrees: Ellis Burks grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ellis Burks and Juan Gonzalez careers compare
From 1989 through 2004, Ellis Burks and Juan Gonzalez were in the majors together. With 2,000 games against 1,689 across 18 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Ellis Burks struck out more than walked (1,340 to 793), and Juan Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,273 to 457). Home runs make up a larger share of Juan Gonzalez's hits: 352 of 2,107 for Ellis Burks, 434 of 1,936 for Juan Gonzalez. On the bases, Ellis Burks stole more often per game played (181 steals in 2,000 games for Ellis Burks, 26 in 1,689 for Juan Gonzalez).
Ellis Burks vs Juan Gonzalez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ellis Burks or Juan Gonzalez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ellis Burks leads Juan Gonzalez in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Ellis Burks or Juan Gonzalez hit more home runs?
- Juan Gonzalez, with 434 to Ellis Burks's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Juan Gonzalez, with .904 to Ellis Burks's .874.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Juan Gonzalez, with .295 to Ellis Burks's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Ellis Burks, with 2,107 to Juan Gonzalez's 1,936.