Rafael Devers vs Deacon White: Career Stats Comparison
Deacon White 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). Rafael Devers has played 2017–present as a hitter; Deacon White played 1871–1890 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 Deacon White (1871–1890) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1870s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 12, 2026; Deacon White finished with 2,067 hits and 24 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rafael Devers, with 272 to Deacon White's 24.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rafael Devers, with .856 to Deacon White's .740.
- Who had the higher batting average? Deacon White, with .312 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits? Deacon White, with 2,067 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.
- Who drove in more runs? Deacon White, with 988 to Rafael Devers's 845.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Deacon White, with 19,258 career PIV to Rafael Devers's 15,166.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Rafael Devers
Deacon White
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Deacon White. 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 1870s 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 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | Deacon White |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 1,560 |
| At-Bats | 4,967 | Leads: 6,624 |
| Runs | 803 | Leads: 1,140 |
| Hits | 1,359 | Leads: 2,067 |
| Doubles | Leads: 324 | 270 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 98 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 272 | 24 |
| RBI | 845 | Leads: 988 |
| Walks | Leads: 539 | 308 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 221 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 70 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .312 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .346 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .393 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .740 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Deacon White leads Rafael Devers 19,258 to 15,166 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Deacon White played 20 seasons to Rafael Devers's 10, while Rafael Devers carries the higher per-season figure (1,517 to 963). 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
Deacon White — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Deacon White leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Rafael Devers owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Deacon White. PIV agrees: Deacon White 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 Deacon White careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Deacon White's ended in 1890, and Rafael Devers debuted in 2017. With 1,291 games against 1,560 across 10 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539), but Deacon White walked more often than struck out (308 walks, 221 strikeouts). Rafael Devers is the more power-leaning hitter, with 272 of 1,359 hits leaving the park. Rafael Devers owns the better peak by OPS: .916 OPS in 2019 for Rafael Devers against .900 OPS in 1873 for Deacon White. Rafael Devers's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rafael Devers vs Deacon White: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Devers or Deacon White?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Deacon White leads Rafael Devers in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rafael Devers or Deacon White hit more home runs?
- Rafael Devers, with 272 to Deacon White's 24.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rafael Devers, with .856 to Deacon White's .740.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Deacon White, with .312 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Deacon White, with 2,067 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.