Jack Clark vs Andre Dawson: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jack Clark played 1975–1992 as a hitter; Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 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
Jack Clark (1975–1992) and Andre Dawson (1976–1996) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jack Clark finished with 1,826 hits and 340 home runs; Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Jack Clark's 340.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jack Clark, with .854 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Andre Dawson, with .279 to Jack Clark's .267.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Jack Clark's 1,826.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Jack Clark's 1,180.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jack Clark, with 30,243 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
Jack Clark
Andre Dawson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jack Clark and Andre Dawson. 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 | Jack Clark | Andre Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,994 | Leads: 2,627 |
| At-Bats | 6,847 | Leads: 9,927 |
| Runs | 1,118 | Leads: 1,373 |
| Hits | 1,826 | Leads: 2,774 |
| Doubles | 332 | Leads: 503 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | 340 | Leads: 438 |
| RBI | 1,180 | Leads: 1,591 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,262 | 589 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,441 | 1,509 |
| Stolen Bases | 77 | Leads: 314 |
| Batting Avg | .267 | Leads: .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .379 | .323 |
| Slugging % | .476 | Leads: .482 |
| OPS | Leads: .854 | .806 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jack Clark outpaces Andre Dawson 30,243 to 20,948 — driven by per-season impact — 1,680 PIV per season to 998 — rather than by longevity, since Jack Clark played 18 seasons to Andre Dawson'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).
Jack Clark — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andre Dawson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jack Clark owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andre Dawson. Note that PIV actually grades Jack Clark ahead, which means Andre Dawson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jack Clark and Andre Dawson careers compare
From 1976 through 1992, Jack Clark and Andre Dawson were in the majors together. With 1,994 games against 2,627 across 18 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Jack Clark comes out ahead, it is in walks (1,262 to 589), on-base percentage (.379 to .323), and OPS (.854 to .806). At the plate, Jack Clark struck out more than walked (1,441 to 1,262), and Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589). On the bases, Andre Dawson stole more often per game played (77 steals in 1,994 games for Jack Clark, 314 in 2,627 for Andre Dawson).
Jack Clark vs Andre Dawson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jack Clark or Andre Dawson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andre Dawson leads Jack Clark in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jack Clark or Andre Dawson hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Jack Clark's 340.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jack Clark, with .854 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Andre Dawson, with .279 to Jack Clark's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Jack Clark's 1,826.