Roy Campanella vs Rick Ferrell: Career Stats Comparison
Roy Campanella and Rick Ferrell are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Roy Campanella played 1948–1957 as a hitter; Rick Ferrell played 1929–1947 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
Roy Campanella (1948–1957) and Rick Ferrell (1929–1947) — they broke in during the 1940s and the 1920s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Roy Campanella finished with 1,427 hits and 260 home runs; Rick Ferrell finished with 1,692 hits and 28 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Roy Campanella, with 260 to Rick Ferrell's 28.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roy Campanella, with .859 to Rick Ferrell's .741.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roy Campanella, with .283 to Rick Ferrell's .281.
- Who had more hits? Rick Ferrell, with 1,692 to Roy Campanella's 1,427.
- Who drove in more runs? Roy Campanella, with 1,015 to Rick Ferrell's 734.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Roy Campanella, with 19,598 career PIV to Rick Ferrell's 6,474.
- Who won more championships? Roy Campanella, with 1 World Series title to Rick Ferrell's 0.
Roy Campanella
Rick Ferrell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roy Campanella and Rick Ferrell. 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 1940s and the 1920s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Roy Campanella | Rick Ferrell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,455 | Leads: 1,884 |
| At-Bats | 5,050 | Leads: 6,028 |
| Runs | Leads: 787 | 687 |
| Hits | 1,427 | Leads: 1,692 |
| Doubles | 235 | Leads: 324 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 45 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 260 | 28 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,015 | 734 |
| Walks | 608 | Leads: 931 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 514 | 277 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 39 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .378 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .496 | .363 |
| OPS | Leads: .859 | .741 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roy Campanella outpaces Rick Ferrell 19,598 to 6,474 — driven by per-season impact — 1,031 PIV per season to 308 — rather than by longevity, since Roy Campanella played 19 seasons to Rick Ferrell's 21. 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).
Roy Campanella — top 3 seasons by OPS
Rick Ferrell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roy Campanella leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Rick Ferrell owns hits and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roy Campanella. PIV agrees: Roy Campanella grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Roy Campanella and Rick Ferrell careers compare
No season is shared: Rick Ferrell played 1929–1947, Roy Campanella 1948–1957. With 1,455 games against 1,884 across 19 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Roy Campanella walked more often than struck out (608 walks, 514 strikeouts); Rick Ferrell walked more often than struck out (931 walks, 277 strikeouts). Roy Campanella is the more power-leaning hitter, with 260 of 1,427 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Roy Campanella holds the edge, .496 to .363. On the peak-season lists, Roy Campanella's best year is 1953 at 1.006 OPS and Rick Ferrell's is 1936 at .867 OPS; Roy Campanella has the stronger single season.
Roy Campanella vs Rick Ferrell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Roy Campanella or Rick Ferrell hit more home runs?
- Roy Campanella, with 260 to Rick Ferrell's 28.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roy Campanella, with .859 to Rick Ferrell's .741.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roy Campanella, with .283 to Rick Ferrell's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Rick Ferrell, with 1,692 to Roy Campanella's 1,427.