Andre Dawson vs Ted Simmons: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Ted Simmons played 1968–1988 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 Ted Simmons (1968–1988) — 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; Ted Simmons finished with 2,472 hits and 248 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Ted Simmons's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andre Dawson, with .806 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ted Simmons, with .285 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Ted Simmons's 2,472.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Ted Simmons's 1,389.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andre Dawson, with 20,948 career PIV to Ted Simmons's 20,131.
Andre Dawson
Ted Simmons
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andre Dawson and Ted Simmons. 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 | Ted Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,627 | 2,456 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,927 | 8,680 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,373 | 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,774 | 2,472 |
| Doubles | Leads: 503 | 483 |
| Triples | Leads: 98 | 47 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 438 | 248 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,591 | 1,389 |
| Walks | 589 | Leads: 855 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,509 | 694 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 314 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .323 | Leads: .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .482 | .437 |
| OPS | Leads: .806 | .785 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andre Dawson edges Ted Simmons 20,948 to 20,131 — driven by per-season impact — 998 PIV per season to 959 — rather than by longevity, since Andre Dawson played 21 seasons to Ted Simmons'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
Ted Simmons — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andre Dawson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Ted Simmons owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andre Dawson. PIV agrees: Andre Dawson 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 Ted Simmons careers compare
Andre Dawson and Ted Simmons were active at the same time between 1976 and 1988. With 2,627 games against 2,456 across 21 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ted Simmons's edges on the table are walks (855 to 589), batting average (.285 to .279), and on-base percentage (.348 to .323). Plate discipline differs: Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589), but Ted Simmons walked more often than struck out (855 walks, 694 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Andre Dawson's hits: 438 of 2,774 for Andre Dawson, 248 of 2,472 for Ted Simmons.
Andre Dawson vs Ted Simmons: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Andre Dawson or Ted Simmons?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andre Dawson leads Ted Simmons in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Andre Dawson or Ted Simmons hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Ted Simmons's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andre Dawson, with .806 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ted Simmons, with .285 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Ted Simmons's 2,472.