Rafael Devers vs Darrell Evans: Career Stats Comparison
Darrell Evans 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). Rafael Devers has played 2017–present as a hitter; Darrell Evans played 1969–1989 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
Rafael Devers (2017–present) and Darrell Evans (1969–1989) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 6, 2026; Darrell Evans finished with 2,223 hits and 414 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Darrell Evans, with 414 to Rafael Devers's 272.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rafael Devers, with .856 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rafael Devers, with .274 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits? Darrell Evans, with 2,223 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.
- Who drove in more runs? Darrell Evans, with 1,354 to Rafael Devers's 845.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Darrell Evans, with 26,064 career PIV to Rafael Devers's 15,166.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Rafael Devers
Darrell Evans
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Darrell Evans. 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 2010s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Rafael Devers is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | Darrell Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 2,687 |
| At-Bats | 4,967 | Leads: 8,973 |
| Runs | 803 | Leads: 1,344 |
| Hits | 1,359 | Leads: 2,223 |
| Doubles | 324 | Leads: 329 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 36 |
| Home Runs | 272 | Leads: 414 |
| RBI | 845 | Leads: 1,354 |
| Walks | 539 | Leads: 1,605 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 98 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .248 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .431 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .792 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Darrell Evans outpaces Rafael Devers 26,064 to 15,166 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Darrell Evans played 22 seasons to Rafael Devers's 10, while Rafael Devers carries the higher per-season figure (1,517 to 1,185). 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).
Rafael Devers — top 3 seasons by OPS
Darrell Evans — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Darrell Evans leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Rafael Devers owns batting average and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Darrell Evans. PIV agrees: Darrell Evans grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rafael Devers and Darrell Evans careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Darrell Evans's ended in 1989, and Rafael Devers debuted in 2017. The table compares 1,291 games of Rafael Devers with 2,687 of Darrell Evans across 10 and 22 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Rafael Devers's edges on the table are batting average (.274 to .248), slugging percentage (.508 to .431), and OPS (.856 to .792). Plate discipline differs: Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539), but Darrell Evans walked more often than struck out (1,605 walks, 1,410 strikeouts). In slugging percentage, Rafael Devers holds the edge, .508 to .431. Rafael Devers's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rafael Devers vs Darrell Evans: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Devers or Darrell Evans?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Darrell Evans leads Rafael Devers in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rafael Devers or Darrell Evans hit more home runs?
- Darrell Evans, with 414 to Rafael Devers's 272.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rafael Devers, with .856 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rafael Devers, with .274 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits?
- Darrell Evans, with 2,223 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.