Willson Contreras vs Frankie Hayes: Career Stats Comparison
Willson Contreras 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). Willson Contreras has played 2016–present as a hitter; Frankie Hayes played 1933–1947 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
Willson Contreras (2016–present) and Frankie Hayes (1933–1947) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Willson Contreras has 1,077 hits and 199 home runs through October 12, 2026; Frankie Hayes finished with 1,164 hits and 119 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Willson Contreras, with 199 to Frankie Hayes's 119.
- Who had the higher OPS? Willson Contreras, with .821 to Frankie Hayes's .744.
- Who had the higher batting average? Willson Contreras, with .260 to Frankie Hayes's .259.
- Who had more hits? Frankie Hayes, with 1,164 to Willson Contreras's 1,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Willson Contreras, with 629 to Frankie Hayes's 628.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Willson Contreras, with 8,983 career PIV to Frankie Hayes's 5,119.
- Who won more championships? Willson Contreras, with 1 World Series title to Frankie Hayes's 0.
Willson Contreras
Frankie Hayes
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Willson Contreras and Frankie Hayes. 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 2010s and the 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Willson Contreras is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Willson Contreras | Frankie Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,208 | Leads: 1,364 |
| At-Bats | 4,148 | Leads: 4,493 |
| Runs | Leads: 594 | 545 |
| Hits | 1,077 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Doubles | Leads: 229 | 213 |
| Triples | 14 | Leads: 32 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 199 | 119 |
| RBI | Leads: 629 | 628 |
| Walks | 478 | Leads: 564 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,170 | 627 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 40 | 30 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .260 | .259 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .343 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .466 | .400 |
| OPS | Leads: .821 | .744 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Willson Contreras outpaces Frankie Hayes 8,983 to 5,119 — driven by per-season impact — 898 PIV per season to 301 — rather than by longevity, since Willson Contreras played 10 seasons to Frankie Hayes's 17. 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).
Willson Contreras — top 3 seasons by OPS
Frankie Hayes — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Willson Contreras leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Frankie Hayes owns hits. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Willson Contreras. PIV agrees: Willson Contreras grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Willson Contreras and Frankie Hayes careers compare
No season is shared: Frankie Hayes played 1933–1947, Willson Contreras 2016–present. With 1,208 games against 1,364 across 10 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Willson Contreras struck out more than walked (1,170 to 478); Frankie Hayes struck out more than walked (627 to 564). Willson Contreras is the more power-leaning hitter, with 199 of 1,077 hits leaving the park. Willson Contreras's slugging percentage of .466 tops Frankie Hayes's .400. On the peak-season lists, Willson Contreras's best year is 2026 (in progress) at .901 OPS and Frankie Hayes's is 1938 at .871 OPS; Willson Contreras has the stronger single season. Willson Contreras's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Willson Contreras vs Frankie Hayes: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Willson Contreras or Frankie Hayes?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Willson Contreras leads Frankie Hayes in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Willson Contreras or Frankie Hayes hit more home runs?
- Willson Contreras, with 199 to Frankie Hayes's 119.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Willson Contreras, with .821 to Frankie Hayes's .744.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Willson Contreras, with .260 to Frankie Hayes's .259.
- Who had more hits?
- Frankie Hayes, with 1,164 to Willson Contreras's 1,077.