Ron Cey vs Bill Madlock: Career Stats Comparison
Ron Cey and Bill Madlock are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ron Cey played 1971–1987 as a hitter; Bill Madlock played 1973–1987 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
Ron Cey (1971–1987) and Bill Madlock (1973–1987) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Ron Cey finished with 1,868 hits and 316 home runs; Bill Madlock finished with 2,008 hits and 163 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ron Cey, with 316 to Bill Madlock's 163.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bill Madlock, with .807 to Ron Cey's .799.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bill Madlock, with .305 to Ron Cey's .261.
- Who had more hits? Bill Madlock, with 2,008 to Ron Cey's 1,868.
- Who drove in more runs? Ron Cey, with 1,139 to Bill Madlock's 860.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ron Cey, with 19,506 career PIV to Bill Madlock's 17,798.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Bill Madlock
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ron Cey and Bill Madlock. 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 | Ron Cey | Bill Madlock |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,073 | 1,806 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,162 | 6,594 |
| Runs | Leads: 977 | 920 |
| Hits | 1,868 | Leads: 2,008 |
| Doubles | 328 | Leads: 348 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 34 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 316 | 163 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,139 | 860 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,012 | 605 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,235 | 510 |
| Stolen Bases | 24 | Leads: 174 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .305 |
| On-Base % | .354 | Leads: .365 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .445 | .442 |
| OPS | .799 | Leads: .807 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ron Cey leads Bill Madlock 19,506 to 17,798 — driven by per-season impact — 1,147 PIV per season to 989 — rather than by longevity, since Ron Cey played 17 seasons to Bill Madlock's 18. 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).
Ron Cey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Bill Madlock — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bill Madlock leads in hits, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Ron Cey owns home runs, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bill Madlock. Note that PIV actually grades Ron Cey ahead, which means Bill Madlock's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ron Cey and Bill Madlock careers compare
From 1973 through 1987, Ron Cey and Bill Madlock were in the majors together. With 2,073 games against 1,806 across 17 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Ron Cey struck out more than walked (1,235 to 1,012), but Bill Madlock walked more often than struck out (605 walks, 510 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Ron Cey's hits: 316 of 1,868 for Ron Cey, 163 of 2,008 for Bill Madlock. On the bases, Bill Madlock stole more often per game played (24 steals in 2,073 games for Ron Cey, 174 in 1,806 for Bill Madlock).
Ron Cey vs Bill Madlock: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ron Cey or Bill Madlock hit more home runs?
- Ron Cey, with 316 to Bill Madlock's 163.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bill Madlock, with .807 to Ron Cey's .799.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bill Madlock, with .305 to Ron Cey's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Bill Madlock, with 2,008 to Ron Cey's 1,868.