Dwight Evans vs Rickey Henderson: Career Stats Comparison
Rickey Henderson 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). Dwight Evans played 1972–1991 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
Dwight Evans (1972–1991) and Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) — both debuted in the 1970s. Dwight Evans finished with 2,446 hits and 385 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 leads the career comparison? Rickey Henderson, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Dwight Evans, with 385 to Rickey Henderson's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dwight Evans, with .840 to Rickey Henderson's .820.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rickey Henderson, with .279 to Dwight Evans's .272.
- Who had more hits? Rickey Henderson, with 3,055 to Dwight Evans's 2,446.
- Who drove in more runs? Dwight Evans, with 1,384 to Rickey Henderson's 1,115.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rickey Henderson, with 37,642 career PIV to Dwight Evans's 35,680.
Dwight Evans
Rickey Henderson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dwight Evans and Rickey Henderson. 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 | Dwight Evans | Rickey Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,606 | 3,081 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,996 | 10,961 |
| Runs | 1,470 | Leads: 2,295 |
| Hits | 2,446 | Leads: 3,055 |
| Doubles | 483 | Leads: 510 |
| Triples | Leads: 73 | 66 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 385 | 297 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,384 | 1,115 |
| Walks | 1,391 | Leads: 2,190 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,697 | 1,694 |
| Stolen Bases | 78 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Batting Avg | .272 | Leads: .279 |
| On-Base % | .370 | Leads: .401 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .470 | .419 |
| OPS | Leads: .840 | .820 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rickey Henderson edges Dwight Evans 37,642 to 35,680 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Rickey Henderson played 25 seasons to Dwight Evans's 20, while Dwight Evans carries the higher per-season figure (1,784 to 1,506). 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).
Dwight Evans — top 3 seasons by OPS
Rickey Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Rickey Henderson leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, walks, and others. Dwight Evans leads 5: triples, home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and others. 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 Dwight Evans and Rickey Henderson careers compare
The careers of Dwight Evans (1972–1991) and Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) overlapped from 1979 to 1991, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,606 games for Dwight Evans and 3,081 for Rickey Henderson across 20 and 25 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Dwight Evans struck out more than walked (1,697 to 1,391), while Rickey Henderson walked more often than struck out (2,190 walks, 1,694 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Dwight Evans's hits: 385 of 2,446 for Dwight Evans, 297 of 3,055 for Rickey Henderson.
Dwight Evans vs Rickey Henderson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dwight Evans or Rickey Henderson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rickey Henderson leads Dwight Evans in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Dwight Evans or Rickey Henderson hit more home runs?
- Dwight Evans, with 385 to Rickey Henderson's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dwight Evans, with .840 to Rickey Henderson's .820.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rickey Henderson, with .279 to Dwight Evans's .272.
- Who had more hits?
- Rickey Henderson, with 3,055 to Dwight Evans's 2,446.