Andre Dawson vs Mickey Mantle: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson and Mickey Mantle are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 as a hitter; Mickey Mantle played 1951–1968 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 Mickey Mantle (1951–1968) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs; Mickey Mantle finished with 2,415 hits and 536 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Mickey Mantle, with 536 to Andre Dawson's 438.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mickey Mantle, with .977 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mickey Mantle, with .298 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Mickey Mantle's 2,415.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Mickey Mantle's 1,509.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mickey Mantle, with 67,905 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
- Who won more championships? Mickey Mantle, with 7 World Series titles to Andre Dawson's 0.
Andre Dawson
Mickey Mantle
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andre Dawson and Mickey Mantle. 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 1950s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Andre Dawson | Mickey Mantle |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,627 | 2,401 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,927 | 8,102 |
| Runs | 1,373 | Leads: 1,677 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,774 | 2,415 |
| Doubles | Leads: 503 | 344 |
| Triples | Leads: 98 | 72 |
| Home Runs | 438 | Leads: 536 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,591 | 1,509 |
| Walks | 589 | Leads: 1,733 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,509 | 1,710 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 314 | 153 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .298 |
| On-Base % | .323 | Leads: .421 |
| Slugging % | .482 | Leads: .557 |
| OPS | .806 | Leads: .977 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mickey Mantle outpaces Andre Dawson 67,905 to 20,948 — driven by per-season impact — 3,773 PIV per season to 998 — rather than by longevity, since Mickey Mantle played 18 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
Mickey Mantle — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mickey Mantle leads in home runs, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Andre Dawson owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mickey Mantle. PIV agrees: Mickey Mantle 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 Mickey Mantle careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Mickey Mantle's ended in 1968, and Andre Dawson debuted in 1976. The two careers are close in length, 2,627 games for Andre Dawson and 2,401 for Mickey Mantle across 21 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589), but Mickey Mantle walked more often than struck out (1,733 walks, 1,710 strikeouts). Mickey Mantle is the more power-leaning hitter, with 536 of 2,415 hits leaving the park. Andre Dawson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Mickey Mantle's on-base percentage of .421 tops Andre Dawson's .323.
Andre Dawson vs Mickey Mantle: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Andre Dawson or Mickey Mantle hit more home runs?
- Mickey Mantle, with 536 to Andre Dawson's 438.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mickey Mantle, with .977 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mickey Mantle, with .298 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Mickey Mantle's 2,415.