Jim Edmonds vs Tony Gwynn: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Gwynn has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 as a hitter; Tony Gwynn played 1982–2001 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
Jim Edmonds (1993–2010) and Tony Gwynn (1982–2001) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1980s respectively and share 9 seasons. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs; Tony Gwynn finished with 3,141 hits and 135 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Tony Gwynn, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Tony Gwynn's 135.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Tony Gwynn's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tony Gwynn, with .338 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits? Tony Gwynn, with 3,141 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Edmonds, with 1,199 to Tony Gwynn's 1,138.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Gwynn, with 30,602 career PIV to Jim Edmonds's 28,444.
Jim Edmonds
Tony Gwynn
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds and Tony Gwynn. 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 | Jim Edmonds | Tony Gwynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,011 | 2,440 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,858 | 9,288 |
| Runs | 1,251 | Leads: 1,383 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 3,141 |
| Doubles | 437 | Leads: 543 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 85 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 135 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,199 | 1,138 |
| Walks | Leads: 998 | 790 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 434 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 319 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .338 |
| On-Base % | .376 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .459 |
| OPS | Leads: .903 | .847 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Gwynn edges Jim Edmonds 30,602 to 28,444 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tony Gwynn played 20 seasons to Jim Edmonds's 17, while Jim Edmonds carries the higher per-season figure (1,673 to 1,530). 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).
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tony Gwynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Tony Gwynn leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Jim Edmonds leads 5: home runs, RBI, walks, slugging percentage, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tony Gwynn. PIV agrees: Tony Gwynn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jim Edmonds and Tony Gwynn careers compare
From 1993 through 2001, Jim Edmonds and Tony Gwynn were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,011 games for Jim Edmonds and 2,440 for Tony Gwynn across 17 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998), while Tony Gwynn walked more often than struck out (790 walks, 434 strikeouts). Jim Edmonds is the more power-leaning hitter, with 393 of 1,949 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Tony Gwynn stole more often per game played (67 steals in 2,011 games for Jim Edmonds, 319 in 2,440 for Tony Gwynn).
Jim Edmonds vs Tony Gwynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Edmonds or Tony Gwynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tony Gwynn leads Jim Edmonds in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Jim Edmonds or Tony Gwynn hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Tony Gwynn's 135.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Tony Gwynn's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tony Gwynn, with .338 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Gwynn, with 3,141 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.