Andre Dawson vs Mike Schmidt: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson and Mike Schmidt 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; Mike Schmidt played 1972–1989 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 Mike Schmidt (1972–1989) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs; Mike Schmidt finished with 2,234 hits and 548 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Mike Schmidt, with 548 to Andre Dawson's 438.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Schmidt, with .908 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Andre Dawson, with .279 to Mike Schmidt's .267.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Mike Schmidt's 2,234.
- Who drove in more runs? Mike Schmidt, with 1,595 to Andre Dawson's 1,591.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mike Schmidt, with 49,630 career PIV to Andre Dawson's 20,948.
- Who won more championships? Mike Schmidt, with 1 World Series title to Andre Dawson's 0.
Andre Dawson
Mike Schmidt
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andre Dawson and Mike Schmidt. 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 | Andre Dawson | Mike Schmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,627 | 2,404 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,927 | 8,352 |
| Runs | 1,373 | Leads: 1,506 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,774 | 2,234 |
| Doubles | Leads: 503 | 408 |
| Triples | Leads: 98 | 59 |
| Home Runs | 438 | Leads: 548 |
| RBI | 1,591 | Leads: 1,595 |
| Walks | 589 | Leads: 1,507 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,509 | 1,883 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 314 | 174 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .279 | .267 |
| On-Base % | .323 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | .482 | Leads: .527 |
| OPS | .806 | Leads: .908 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Schmidt outpaces Andre Dawson 49,630 to 20,948 — driven by per-season impact — 2,757 PIV per season to 998 — rather than by longevity, since Mike Schmidt 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
Mike Schmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Schmidt 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 Mike Schmidt. PIV agrees: Mike Schmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Andre Dawson and Mike Schmidt careers compare
Andre Dawson and Mike Schmidt were active at the same time between 1976 and 1989. With 2,627 games against 2,404 across 21 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589); Mike Schmidt struck out more than walked (1,883 to 1,507). Mike Schmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 548 of 2,234 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Andre Dawson stole more often per game played (314 steals in 2,627 games for Andre Dawson, 174 in 2,404 for Mike Schmidt). In on-base percentage, Mike Schmidt holds the edge, .380 to .323.
Andre Dawson vs Mike Schmidt: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Andre Dawson or Mike Schmidt hit more home runs?
- Mike Schmidt, with 548 to Andre Dawson's 438.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Schmidt, with .908 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Andre Dawson, with .279 to Mike Schmidt's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Mike Schmidt's 2,234.