Harry Danning vs Will Smith: Career Stats Comparison
Harry Danning and Will Smith are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Harry Danning played 1933–1942 as a hitter; Will Smith has played 2019–present 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
Harry Danning (1933–1942) and Will Smith (2019–present) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Harry Danning finished with 847 hits and 57 home runs; Will Smith has 722 hits and 138 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Will Smith, with 138 to Harry Danning's 57.
- Who had the higher OPS? Will Smith, with .829 to Harry Danning's .745.
- Who had the higher batting average? Harry Danning, with .285 to Will Smith's .263.
- Who had more hits? Harry Danning, with 847 to Will Smith's 722.
- Who drove in more runs? Will Smith, with 476 to Harry Danning's 397.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Will Smith, with 7,878 career PIV to Harry Danning's 1,711.
- Who won more championships? Will Smith, with 3 World Series titles to Harry Danning's 1.
Harry Danning
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Harry Danning and Will Smith. 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 1930s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Will Smith is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Harry Danning | Will Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 890 | 795 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 2,971 | 2,743 |
| Runs | 363 | Leads: 448 |
| Hits | Leads: 847 | 722 |
| Doubles | Leads: 162 | 137 |
| Triples | Leads: 26 | 10 |
| Home Runs | 57 | Leads: 138 |
| RBI | 397 | Leads: 476 |
| Walks | 187 | Leads: 364 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 217 | 599 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 13 | 12 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .263 |
| On-Base % | .330 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | .415 | Leads: .471 |
| OPS | .745 | Leads: .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Will Smith outpaces Harry Danning 7,878 to 1,711 — driven by per-season impact — 1,125 PIV per season to 171 — rather than by longevity, since Will Smith played 7 seasons to Harry Danning's 10. 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).
Harry Danning — top 3 seasons by OPS
Will Smith — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Will Smith leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Harry Danning owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Will Smith. PIV agrees: Will Smith grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Harry Danning and Will Smith careers compare
No season is shared: Harry Danning played 1933–1942, Will Smith 2019–present. With 890 games against 795 across 10 and 7 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Harry Danning struck out more than walked (217 to 187), and Will Smith struck out more than walked (599 to 364). Home runs make up a larger share of Will Smith's hits: 57 of 847 for Harry Danning, 138 of 722 for Will Smith. In slugging percentage, Will Smith holds the edge, .471 to .415. Because Will Smith is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Harry Danning vs Will Smith: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Harry Danning or Will Smith hit more home runs?
- Will Smith, with 138 to Harry Danning's 57.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Will Smith, with .829 to Harry Danning's .745.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Harry Danning, with .285 to Will Smith's .263.
- Who had more hits?
- Harry Danning, with 847 to Will Smith's 722.