Chili Davis vs Larry Walker: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Walker 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). Chili Davis played 1981–1999 as a hitter; Larry Walker played 1989–2005 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
Chili Davis (1981–1999) and Larry Walker (1989–2005) — both broke in during the 1980s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Chili Davis finished with 2,380 hits and 350 home runs; Larry Walker finished with 2,160 hits and 383 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Larry Walker, with 383 to Chili Davis's 350.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Walker, with .965 to Chili Davis's .811.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Walker, with .313 to Chili Davis's .274.
- Who had more hits? Chili Davis, with 2,380 to Larry Walker's 2,160.
- Who drove in more runs? Chili Davis, with 1,372 to Larry Walker's 1,311.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Walker, with 42,378 career PIV to Chili Davis's 21,833.
- Who won more championships? Chili Davis, with 3 World Series titles to Larry Walker's 0.
Chili Davis
Larry Walker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Chili Davis and Larry Walker. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Chili Davis | Larry Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,436 | 1,988 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,673 | 6,907 |
| Runs | 1,240 | Leads: 1,355 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,380 | 2,160 |
| Doubles | 424 | Leads: 471 |
| Triples | 30 | Leads: 62 |
| Home Runs | 350 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,372 | 1,311 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,194 | 913 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,698 | 1,231 |
| Stolen Bases | 142 | Leads: 230 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .360 | Leads: .400 |
| Slugging % | .451 | Leads: .565 |
| OPS | .811 | Leads: .965 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Walker outpaces Chili Davis 42,378 to 21,833 — driven by per-season impact — 2,354 PIV per season to 1,149 — rather than by longevity, since Larry Walker played 18 seasons to Chili Davis's 19. 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).
Chili Davis — top 3 seasons by OPS
Larry Walker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Walker leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Chili Davis owns hits and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Walker. PIV agrees: Larry Walker grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Chili Davis and Larry Walker careers compare
Chili Davis and Larry Walker were active at the same time between 1989 and 1999. With 2,436 games against 1,988 across 19 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Chili Davis struck out more than walked (1,698 to 1,194); Larry Walker struck out more than walked (1,231 to 913). On the bases, Larry Walker stole more often per game played (142 steals in 2,436 games for Chili Davis, 230 in 1,988 for Larry Walker). In on-base percentage, Larry Walker holds the edge, .400 to .360.
Chili Davis vs Larry Walker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Chili Davis or Larry Walker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Walker leads Chili Davis in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Chili Davis or Larry Walker hit more home runs?
- Larry Walker, with 383 to Chili Davis's 350.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Walker, with .965 to Chili Davis's .811.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Walker, with .313 to Chili Davis's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Chili Davis, with 2,380 to Larry Walker's 2,160.