Roberto Clemente vs Carlton Fisk: Career Stats Comparison
Roberto Clemente has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Roberto Clemente played 1955–1972 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
Roberto Clemente (1955–1972) and Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) — they broke in during the 1950s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Roberto Clemente finished with 3,000 hits and 240 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? Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Roberto Clemente's 240.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roberto Clemente, with .834 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Clemente, with .317 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits? Roberto Clemente, with 3,000 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlton Fisk, with 1,330 to Roberto Clemente's 1,305.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Roberto Clemente, with 34,131 career PIV to Carlton Fisk's 21,513.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Clemente, with 2 World Series titles to Carlton Fisk's 0.
Roberto Clemente
Carlton Fisk
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Clemente 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 1950s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Roberto Clemente | Carlton Fisk |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,433 | Leads: 2,499 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,454 | 8,756 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,416 | 1,276 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,000 | 2,356 |
| Doubles | Leads: 440 | 421 |
| Triples | Leads: 166 | 47 |
| Home Runs | 240 | Leads: 376 |
| RBI | 1,305 | Leads: 1,330 |
| Walks | 621 | Leads: 849 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,230 | 1,386 |
| Stolen Bases | 83 | Leads: 128 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .317 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .359 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .475 | .457 |
| OPS | Leads: .834 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roberto Clemente outpaces Carlton Fisk 34,131 to 21,513 — driven by per-season impact — 1,896 PIV per season to 896 — rather than by longevity, since Roberto Clemente played 18 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).
Roberto Clemente — top 3 seasons by OPS
Carlton Fisk — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roberto Clemente leads in hits, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Carlton Fisk owns home runs, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roberto Clemente. PIV agrees: Roberto Clemente grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Roberto Clemente and Carlton Fisk careers compare
Roberto Clemente and Carlton Fisk were active at the same time between 1969 and 1972. The two careers are close in length, 2,433 games for Roberto Clemente and 2,499 for Carlton Fisk across 18 and 24 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Roberto Clemente struck out more than walked (1,230 to 621), and Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849). Carlton Fisk is the more power-leaning hitter, with 376 of 2,356 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Carlton Fisk stole more often per game played (83 steals in 2,433 games for Roberto Clemente, 128 in 2,499 for Carlton Fisk).
Roberto Clemente vs Carlton Fisk: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Clemente or Carlton Fisk?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Roberto Clemente leads Carlton Fisk in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Clemente or Carlton Fisk hit more home runs?
- Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Roberto Clemente's 240.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roberto Clemente, with .834 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Clemente, with .317 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Roberto Clemente, with 3,000 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.