Willson Contreras vs Darrell Porter: Career Stats Comparison
Darrell Porter has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Darrell Porter played 1971–1987 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
Willson Contreras (2016–present) and Darrell Porter (1971–1987) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Willson Contreras has 1,077 hits and 199 home runs through October 12, 2026; Darrell Porter finished with 1,369 hits and 188 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 Darrell Porter's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS? Willson Contreras, with .821 to Darrell Porter's .763.
- Who had the higher batting average? Willson Contreras, with .260 to Darrell Porter's .247.
- Who had more hits? Darrell Porter, with 1,369 to Willson Contreras's 1,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Darrell Porter, with 826 to Willson Contreras's 629.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Darrell Porter, with 10,538 career PIV to Willson Contreras's 8,983.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Willson Contreras
Darrell Porter
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Willson Contreras and Darrell Porter. 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 1970s 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 | Darrell Porter |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,208 | Leads: 1,782 |
| At-Bats | 4,148 | Leads: 5,539 |
| Runs | 594 | Leads: 765 |
| Hits | 1,077 | Leads: 1,369 |
| Doubles | 229 | Leads: 237 |
| Triples | 14 | Leads: 48 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 199 | 188 |
| RBI | 629 | Leads: 826 |
| Walks | 478 | Leads: 905 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,170 | 1,025 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 40 | 39 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .260 | .247 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .354 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .466 | .409 |
| OPS | Leads: .821 | .763 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Darrell Porter leads Willson Contreras 10,538 to 8,983 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Darrell Porter played 17 seasons to Willson Contreras's 10, while Willson Contreras carries the higher per-season figure (898 to 620). 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
Darrell Porter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Willson Contreras leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Darrell Porter owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Willson Contreras. Note that PIV actually grades Darrell Porter ahead, which means Willson Contreras's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Willson Contreras and Darrell Porter careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Darrell Porter's ended in 1987, and Willson Contreras debuted in 2016. With 1,208 games against 1,782 across 10 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Willson Contreras struck out more than walked (1,170 to 478), and Darrell Porter struck out more than walked (1,025 to 905). 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 Darrell Porter's .409. Best seasons: 2026 (in progress) for Willson Contreras (.901 OPS, 27 HR, 81 RBI, .275 avg) and 1979 for Darrell Porter (.905 OPS, 20 HR, 112 RBI, .291 avg). Willson Contreras's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Willson Contreras vs Darrell Porter: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Willson Contreras or Darrell Porter?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Darrell Porter leads Willson Contreras in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Willson Contreras or Darrell Porter hit more home runs?
- Willson Contreras, with 199 to Darrell Porter's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Willson Contreras, with .821 to Darrell Porter's .763.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Willson Contreras, with .260 to Darrell Porter's .247.
- Who had more hits?
- Darrell Porter, with 1,369 to Willson Contreras's 1,077.