Jim Edmonds vs Rickey Henderson: Career Stats Comparison
Rickey Henderson has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 as a hitter; Rickey Henderson played 1979–2003 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 Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs; Rickey Henderson finished with 3,055 hits and 297 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Rickey Henderson's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Rickey Henderson's .820.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Edmonds, with .284 to Rickey Henderson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Rickey Henderson, with 3,055 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Edmonds, with 1,199 to Rickey Henderson's 1,115.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rickey Henderson, with 37,642 career PIV to Jim Edmonds's 28,444.
- Who won more championships? Rickey Henderson, with 2 World Series titles to Jim Edmonds's 1.
Jim Edmonds
Rickey Henderson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds and Rickey Henderson. 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 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jim Edmonds | Rickey Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,011 | Leads: 3,081 |
| At-Bats | 6,858 | Leads: 10,961 |
| Runs | 1,251 | Leads: 2,295 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 3,055 |
| Doubles | 437 | Leads: 510 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 66 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 297 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,199 | 1,115 |
| Walks | 998 | Leads: 2,190 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 1,694 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .284 | .279 |
| On-Base % | .376 | Leads: .401 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .419 |
| OPS | Leads: .903 | .820 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rickey Henderson leads Jim Edmonds 37,642 to 28,444 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Rickey Henderson played 29 seasons to Jim Edmonds's 19, while Jim Edmonds carries the higher per-season figure (1,497 to 1,298). 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).
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Rickey Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rickey Henderson leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Jim Edmonds owns home runs, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rickey Henderson. PIV agrees: Rickey Henderson 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 Rickey Henderson careers compare
From 1993 through 2003, Jim Edmonds and Rickey Henderson were in the majors together. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Jim Edmonds appeared in 2,011 games to Rickey Henderson's 3,081. Plate discipline differs: Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998), but Rickey Henderson walked more often than struck out (2,190 walks, 1,694 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Jim Edmonds's hits: 393 of 1,949 for Jim Edmonds, 297 of 3,055 for Rickey Henderson. On the bases, Rickey Henderson stole more often per game played (67 steals in 2,011 games for Jim Edmonds, 1,406 in 3,081 for Rickey Henderson).
Jim Edmonds vs Rickey Henderson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Edmonds or Rickey Henderson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rickey Henderson leads Jim Edmonds in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Edmonds or Rickey Henderson hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Rickey Henderson's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Rickey Henderson's .820.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Edmonds, with .284 to Rickey Henderson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Rickey Henderson, with 3,055 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.