Adam Dunn vs Luis Gonzalez: Career Stats Comparison
Luis Gonzalez has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Adam Dunn played 2001–2014 as a hitter; Luis Gonzalez played 1990–2008 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
Adam Dunn (2001–2014) and Luis Gonzalez (1990–2008) — they debuted in the 2000s and the 1990s respectively and share 8 seasons. Adam Dunn finished with 1,631 hits and 462 home runs; Luis Gonzalez finished with 2,591 hits and 354 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Luis Gonzalez, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Adam Dunn, with 462 to Luis Gonzalez's 354.
- Who had the higher OPS? Adam Dunn, with .854 to Luis Gonzalez's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average? Luis Gonzalez, with .283 to Adam Dunn's .237.
- Who had more hits? Luis Gonzalez, with 2,591 to Adam Dunn's 1,631.
- Who drove in more runs? Luis Gonzalez, with 1,439 to Adam Dunn's 1,168.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Adam Dunn, with 25,016 career PIV to Luis Gonzalez's 24,585.
Adam Dunn
Luis Gonzalez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Adam Dunn and Luis Gonzalez. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Adam Dunn | Luis Gonzalez |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,001 | 2,591 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,883 | 9,157 |
| Runs | 1,097 | Leads: 1,412 |
| Hits | 1,631 | Leads: 2,591 |
| Doubles | 334 | Leads: 596 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 68 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 462 | 354 |
| RBI | 1,168 | Leads: 1,439 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,317 | 1,155 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,379 | 1,218 |
| Stolen Bases | 63 | Leads: 128 |
| Batting Avg | .237 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | .364 | Leads: .367 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .479 |
| OPS | Leads: .854 | .845 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adam Dunn edges Luis Gonzalez 25,016 to 24,585 — driven by per-season impact — 1,787 PIV per season to 1,294 — rather than by longevity, since Adam Dunn played 14 seasons to Luis Gonzalez's 19. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Adam Dunn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Luis Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Luis Gonzalez leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Adam Dunn leads 4: home runs, walks, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Luis Gonzalez. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Adam Dunn higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Adam Dunn and Luis Gonzalez careers compare
From 2001 through 2008, Adam Dunn and Luis Gonzalez were in the majors together. With 2,001 games against 2,591 across 14 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Adam Dunn are home runs (462 to 354), walks (1,317 to 1,155), and slugging percentage (.490 to .479). Adam Dunn struck out more than walked (2,379 to 1,317); Luis Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,218 to 1,155). Adam Dunn is the more power-leaning hitter, with 462 of 1,631 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Luis Gonzalez stole more often per game played (63 steals in 2,001 games for Adam Dunn, 128 in 2,591 for Luis Gonzalez).
Adam Dunn vs Luis Gonzalez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Adam Dunn or Luis Gonzalez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Luis Gonzalez leads Adam Dunn in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Adam Dunn or Luis Gonzalez hit more home runs?
- Adam Dunn, with 462 to Luis Gonzalez's 354.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Adam Dunn, with .854 to Luis Gonzalez's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Luis Gonzalez, with .283 to Adam Dunn's .237.
- Who had more hits?
- Luis Gonzalez, with 2,591 to Adam Dunn's 1,631.