Dwight Evans vs Pete Rose: Career Stats Comparison
Pete Rose 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). Dwight Evans played 1972–1991 as a hitter; Pete Rose played 1963–1986 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 Pete Rose (1963–1986) — they debuted in the 1970s and the 1960s respectively and share 15 seasons. Dwight Evans finished with 2,446 hits and 385 home runs; Pete Rose finished with 4,256 hits and 160 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Pete Rose, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Dwight Evans, with 385 to Pete Rose's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dwight Evans, with .840 to Pete Rose's .784.
- Who had the higher batting average? Pete Rose, with .303 to Dwight Evans's .272.
- Who had more hits? Pete Rose, with 4,256 to Dwight Evans's 2,446.
- Who drove in more runs? Dwight Evans, with 1,384 to Pete Rose's 1,314.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Pete Rose, with 40,772 career PIV to Dwight Evans's 35,680.
Dwight Evans
Pete Rose
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dwight Evans and Pete Rose. 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 | Pete Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,606 | 3,562 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,996 | 14,053 |
| Runs | 1,470 | Leads: 2,165 |
| Hits | 2,446 | Leads: 4,256 |
| Doubles | 483 | Leads: 746 |
| Triples | 73 | Leads: 135 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 385 | 160 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,384 | 1,314 |
| Walks | 1,391 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,697 | 1,143 |
| Stolen Bases | 78 | Leads: 198 |
| Batting Avg | .272 | Leads: .303 |
| On-Base % | .370 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .470 | .409 |
| OPS | Leads: .840 | .784 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Rose leads Dwight Evans 40,772 to 35,680 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Pete Rose played 24 seasons to Dwight Evans's 20, while Dwight Evans carries the higher per-season figure (1,784 to 1,699). 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
Pete Rose — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Pete Rose leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Dwight Evans leads 4: home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Pete Rose. PIV agrees: Pete Rose 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 Pete Rose careers compare
Dwight Evans and Pete Rose were active at the same time between 1972 and 1986. The two careers are close in length, 2,606 games for Dwight Evans and 3,562 for Pete Rose across 20 and 24 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Dwight Evans comes out ahead, it is in home runs (385 to 160), RBI (1,384 to 1,314), and slugging percentage (.470 to .409). At the plate, Dwight Evans struck out more than walked (1,697 to 1,391), while Pete Rose walked more often than struck out (1,566 walks, 1,143 strikeouts).
Dwight Evans vs Pete Rose: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dwight Evans or Pete Rose?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Pete Rose leads Dwight Evans in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Dwight Evans or Pete Rose hit more home runs?
- Dwight Evans, with 385 to Pete Rose's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dwight Evans, with .840 to Pete Rose's .784.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Pete Rose, with .303 to Dwight Evans's .272.
- Who had more hits?
- Pete Rose, with 4,256 to Dwight Evans's 2,446.