Andre Dawson vs Reggie Jackson: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson 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). Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 as a hitter; Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 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
Andre Dawson (1976–1996) and Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs; Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Andre Dawson's 438.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Andre Dawson, with .279 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Andre Dawson's 1,591.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Andre Dawson's 0.
Andre Dawson
Reggie Jackson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andre Dawson and Reggie Jackson. 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 1970s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Andre Dawson | Reggie Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,627 | Leads: 2,820 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,927 | 9,864 |
| Runs | 1,373 | Leads: 1,551 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,774 | 2,584 |
| Doubles | Leads: 503 | 463 |
| Triples | Leads: 98 | 49 |
| Home Runs | 438 | Leads: 563 |
| RBI | 1,591 | Leads: 1,702 |
| Walks | 589 | Leads: 1,375 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,509 | 2,597 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 314 | 228 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .279 | .262 |
| On-Base % | .323 | Leads: .356 |
| Slugging % | .482 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .806 | Leads: .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Andre Dawson 41,801 to 20,948 — driven by per-season impact — 1,991 PIV per season to 998 — rather than by longevity, since Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Andre Dawson's 21. 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).
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Andre Dawson owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Andre Dawson and Reggie Jackson careers compare
Andre Dawson and Reggie Jackson were active at the same time between 1976 and 1987. The two careers are close in length, 2,627 games for Andre Dawson and 2,820 for Reggie Jackson across 21 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589), and Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Andre Dawson stole more often per game played (314 steals in 2,627 games for Andre Dawson, 228 in 2,820 for Reggie Jackson).
Andre Dawson vs Reggie Jackson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Andre Dawson or Reggie Jackson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Andre Dawson in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Andre Dawson or Reggie Jackson hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Andre Dawson's 438.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Andre Dawson, with .279 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.