Jose Canseco vs Dale Murphy: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Canseco 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). Jose Canseco played 1985–2001 as a hitter; Dale Murphy played 1976–1993 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 Dale Murphy (1976–1993) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1970s respectively and share 9 seasons. Jose Canseco finished with 1,877 hits and 462 home runs; Dale Murphy finished with 2,111 hits and 398 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Jose Canseco, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jose Canseco, with 462 to Dale Murphy's 398.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Canseco, with .867 to Dale Murphy's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Canseco, with .266 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits? Dale Murphy, with 2,111 to Jose Canseco's 1,877.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Canseco, with 1,407 to Dale Murphy's 1,266.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Canseco, with 24,754 career PIV to Dale Murphy's 24,431.
Jose Canseco
Dale Murphy
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Canseco and Dale Murphy. 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 | Jose Canseco | Dale Murphy |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,887 | 2,180 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,057 | 7,960 |
| Runs | 1,186 | Leads: 1,197 |
| Hits | 1,877 | Leads: 2,111 |
| Doubles | 340 | Leads: 350 |
| Triples | 14 | Leads: 39 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 462 | 398 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,407 | 1,266 |
| Walks | 906 | Leads: 986 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,942 | 1,748 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 200 | 161 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .266 | .265 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .353 | .346 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .515 | .469 |
| OPS | Leads: .867 | .815 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Canseco edges Dale Murphy 24,754 to 24,431 — driven by per-season impact — 1,456 PIV per season to 1,357 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Canseco played 17 seasons to Dale Murphy's 18. 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).
Jose Canseco — top 3 seasons by OPS
Dale Murphy — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Jose Canseco leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: home runs, RBI, stolen bases, batting average, and others. Dale Murphy leads 5: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. 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 Dale Murphy careers compare
The careers of Jose Canseco (1985–2001) and Dale Murphy (1976–1993) overlapped from 1985 to 1993, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,887 games against 2,180 across 17 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jose Canseco struck out more than walked (1,942 to 906); Dale Murphy struck out more than walked (1,748 to 986). Home runs make up a larger share of Jose Canseco's hits: 462 of 1,877 for Jose Canseco, 398 of 2,111 for Dale Murphy. On the bases, Jose Canseco stole more often per game played (200 steals in 1,887 games for Jose Canseco, 161 in 2,180 for Dale Murphy).
Jose Canseco vs Dale Murphy: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Canseco or Dale Murphy?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Canseco leads Dale Murphy in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jose Canseco or Dale Murphy hit more home runs?
- Jose Canseco, with 462 to Dale Murphy's 398.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Canseco, with .867 to Dale Murphy's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Canseco, with .266 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Dale Murphy, with 2,111 to Jose Canseco's 1,877.