Jose Canseco vs Carlton Fisk: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Canseco and Carlton Fisk are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Canseco played 1985–2001 as a hitter; Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993 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
Jose Canseco (1985–2001) and Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Canseco finished with 1,877 hits and 462 home runs; Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jose Canseco, with 462 to Carlton Fisk's 376.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Canseco, with .867 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlton Fisk, with .269 to Jose Canseco's .266.
- Who had more hits? Carlton Fisk, with 2,356 to Jose Canseco's 1,877.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Canseco, with 1,407 to Carlton Fisk's 1,330.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Canseco, with 24,754 career PIV to Carlton Fisk's 21,513.
- Who won more championships? Jose Canseco, with 2 World Series titles to Carlton Fisk's 0.
Jose Canseco
Carlton Fisk
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Canseco and Carlton Fisk. 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 1980s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jose Canseco | Carlton Fisk |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,887 | Leads: 2,499 |
| At-Bats | 7,057 | Leads: 8,756 |
| Runs | 1,186 | Leads: 1,276 |
| Hits | 1,877 | Leads: 2,356 |
| Doubles | 340 | Leads: 421 |
| Triples | 14 | Leads: 47 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 462 | 376 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,407 | 1,330 |
| Walks | Leads: 906 | 849 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,942 | 1,386 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 200 | 128 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .353 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .515 | .457 |
| OPS | Leads: .867 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Canseco leads Carlton Fisk 24,754 to 21,513 — driven by per-season impact — 1,303 PIV per season to 896 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Canseco played 19 seasons to Carlton Fisk's 24. 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).
Jose Canseco — top 3 seasons by OPS
Carlton Fisk — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Canseco leads in home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and OBP, while Carlton Fisk owns hits, runs, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Canseco. PIV agrees: Jose Canseco grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Canseco and Carlton Fisk careers compare
From 1985 through 1993, Jose Canseco and Carlton Fisk were in the majors together. With 1,887 games against 2,499 across 19 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Jose Canseco struck out more than walked (1,942 to 906), and Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849). Home runs make up a larger share of Jose Canseco's hits: 462 of 1,877 for Jose Canseco, 376 of 2,356 for Carlton Fisk. Jose Canseco was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jose Canseco holds the edge, .515 to .457.
Jose Canseco vs Carlton Fisk: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jose Canseco or Carlton Fisk hit more home runs?
- Jose Canseco, with 462 to Carlton Fisk's 376.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Canseco, with .867 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlton Fisk, with .269 to Jose Canseco's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlton Fisk, with 2,356 to Jose Canseco's 1,877.