Dwight Evans vs Reggie Smith: Career Stats Comparison
Dwight Evans 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; Reggie Smith played 1966–1982 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 Reggie Smith (1966–1982) — they debuted in the 1970s and the 1960s respectively and share 11 seasons. Dwight Evans finished with 2,446 hits and 385 home runs; Reggie Smith finished with 2,020 hits and 314 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Dwight Evans, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Dwight Evans, with 385 to Reggie Smith's 314.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Smith, with .855 to Dwight Evans's .840.
- Who had the higher batting average? Reggie Smith, with .287 to Dwight Evans's .272.
- Who had more hits? Dwight Evans, with 2,446 to Reggie Smith's 2,020.
- Who drove in more runs? Dwight Evans, with 1,384 to Reggie Smith's 1,092.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dwight Evans, with 35,680 career PIV to Reggie Smith's 32,131.
Dwight Evans
Reggie Smith
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dwight Evans and Reggie Smith. 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 | Reggie Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,606 | 1,987 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,996 | 7,033 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,470 | 1,123 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,446 | 2,020 |
| Doubles | Leads: 483 | 363 |
| Triples | Leads: 73 | 57 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 385 | 314 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,384 | 1,092 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,391 | 890 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,697 | 1,030 |
| Stolen Bases | 78 | Leads: 137 |
| Batting Avg | .272 | Leads: .287 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .370 | .366 |
| Slugging % | .470 | Leads: .489 |
| OPS | .840 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dwight Evans leads Reggie Smith 35,680 to 32,131 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Dwight Evans played 20 seasons to Reggie Smith's 17, while Reggie Smith carries the higher per-season figure (1,890 to 1,784). 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
Reggie Smith — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Dwight Evans leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Reggie Smith leads 4: stolen bases, batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dwight Evans. PIV agrees: Dwight Evans 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 Reggie Smith careers compare
From 1972 through 1982, Dwight Evans and Reggie Smith were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,606 games for Dwight Evans and 1,987 for Reggie Smith across 20 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Reggie Smith's edges on the table are stolen bases (137 to 78), batting average (.287 to .272), and slugging percentage (.489 to .470). Dwight Evans struck out more than walked (1,697 to 1,391); Reggie Smith struck out more than walked (1,030 to 890). On the bases, Reggie Smith stole more often per game played (78 steals in 2,606 games for Dwight Evans, 137 in 1,987 for Reggie Smith).
Dwight Evans vs Reggie Smith: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dwight Evans or Reggie Smith?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dwight Evans leads Reggie Smith in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Dwight Evans or Reggie Smith hit more home runs?
- Dwight Evans, with 385 to Reggie Smith's 314.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Smith, with .855 to Dwight Evans's .840.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Reggie Smith, with .287 to Dwight Evans's .272.
- Who had more hits?
- Dwight Evans, with 2,446 to Reggie Smith's 2,020.