Alvin Davis vs Keith Hernandez: Career Stats Comparison
Keith Hernandez has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Alvin Davis played 1984–1992 as a hitter; Keith Hernandez played 1974–1990 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
Alvin Davis (1984–1992) and Keith Hernandez (1974–1990) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Alvin Davis finished with 1,189 hits and 160 home runs; Keith Hernandez finished with 2,182 hits and 162 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Keith Hernandez, with 162 to Alvin Davis's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alvin Davis, with .830 to Keith Hernandez's .821.
- Who had the higher batting average? Keith Hernandez, with .296 to Alvin Davis's .280.
- Who had more hits? Keith Hernandez, with 2,182 to Alvin Davis's 1,189.
- Who drove in more runs? Keith Hernandez, with 1,071 to Alvin Davis's 683.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Keith Hernandez, with 25,249 career PIV to Alvin Davis's 16,260.
- Who won more championships? Keith Hernandez, with 2 World Series titles to Alvin Davis's 0.
Alvin Davis
Keith Hernandez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alvin Davis and Keith Hernandez. 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Alvin Davis | Keith Hernandez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,206 | Leads: 2,088 |
| At-Bats | 4,240 | Leads: 7,370 |
| Runs | 568 | Leads: 1,124 |
| Hits | 1,189 | Leads: 2,182 |
| Doubles | 220 | Leads: 426 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 60 |
| Home Runs | 160 | Leads: 162 |
| RBI | 683 | Leads: 1,071 |
| Walks | 685 | Leads: 1,070 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 558 | 1,012 |
| Stolen Bases | 7 | Leads: 98 |
| Batting Avg | .280 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | .380 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .450 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .830 | .821 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Keith Hernandez outpaces Alvin Davis 25,249 to 16,260 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Keith Hernandez played 18 seasons to Alvin Davis's 9, while Alvin Davis carries the higher per-season figure (1,807 to 1,403). 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).
Alvin Davis — top 3 seasons by OPS
Keith Hernandez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Keith Hernandez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Alvin Davis owns OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Keith Hernandez. PIV agrees: Keith Hernandez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Alvin Davis and Keith Hernandez careers compare
From 1984 through 1990, Alvin Davis and Keith Hernandez were in the majors together. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Alvin Davis appeared in 1,206 games to Keith Hernandez's 2,088. Alvin Davis's edges on the table are slugging percentage (.450 to .436) and OPS (.830 to .821). At the plate, Alvin Davis walked more often than struck out (685 walks, 558 strikeouts), and Keith Hernandez walked more often than struck out (1,070 walks, 1,012 strikeouts). Alvin Davis is the more power-leaning hitter, with 160 of 1,189 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Alvin Davis holds the edge, .450 to .436.
Alvin Davis vs Keith Hernandez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alvin Davis or Keith Hernandez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Keith Hernandez leads Alvin Davis in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alvin Davis or Keith Hernandez hit more home runs?
- Keith Hernandez, with 162 to Alvin Davis's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alvin Davis, with .830 to Keith Hernandez's .821.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Keith Hernandez, with .296 to Alvin Davis's .280.
- Who had more hits?
- Keith Hernandez, with 2,182 to Alvin Davis's 1,189.