Jim Edmonds vs Bernie Williams: Career Stats Comparison
Bernie Williams 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). Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 as a hitter; Bernie Williams played 1991–2006 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 Bernie Williams (1991–2006) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs; Bernie Williams finished with 2,336 hits and 287 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 Bernie Williams's 287.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Bernie Williams's .858.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bernie Williams, with .297 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits? Bernie Williams, with 2,336 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Bernie Williams, with 1,257 to Jim Edmonds's 1,199.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Edmonds, with 28,444 career PIV to Bernie Williams's 24,401.
- Who won more championships? Bernie Williams, with 4 World Series titles to Jim Edmonds's 1.
Jim Edmonds
Bernie Williams
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds and Bernie Williams. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jim Edmonds | Bernie Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,011 | Leads: 2,076 |
| At-Bats | 6,858 | Leads: 7,869 |
| Runs | 1,251 | Leads: 1,366 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 2,336 |
| Doubles | 437 | Leads: 449 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 287 |
| RBI | 1,199 | Leads: 1,257 |
| Walks | 998 | Leads: 1,069 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 1,212 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 147 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .297 |
| On-Base % | .376 | Leads: .381 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .477 |
| OPS | Leads: .903 | .858 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Edmonds leads Bernie Williams 28,444 to 24,401 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jim Edmonds played 19 seasons to Bernie Williams's 16, while Bernie Williams carries the higher per-season figure (1,525 to 1,497). 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
Bernie Williams — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bernie Williams leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Jim Edmonds owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bernie Williams. Note that PIV actually grades Jim Edmonds ahead, which means Bernie Williams's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jim Edmonds and Bernie Williams careers compare
Jim Edmonds and Bernie Williams were active at the same time between 1993 and 2006. With 2,011 games against 2,076 across 19 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Jim Edmonds are home runs (393 to 287), slugging percentage (.527 to .477), and OPS (.903 to .858). At the plate, Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998), and Bernie Williams struck out more than walked (1,212 to 1,069). Jim Edmonds is the more power-leaning hitter, with 393 of 1,949 hits leaving the park. Bernie Williams was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Jim Edmonds vs Bernie Williams: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Edmonds or Bernie Williams?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Bernie Williams leads Jim Edmonds in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Edmonds or Bernie Williams hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Bernie Williams's 287.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Bernie Williams's .858.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bernie Williams, with .297 to Jim Edmonds's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Bernie Williams, with 2,336 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.