Cecil Fielder vs Mark Grace: Career Stats Comparison
Mark Grace 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). Cecil Fielder played 1985–1998 as a hitter; Mark Grace played 1988–2003 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
Cecil Fielder (1985–1998) and Mark Grace (1988–2003) — both broke in during the 1980s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Cecil Fielder finished with 1,313 hits and 319 home runs; Mark Grace finished with 2,445 hits and 173 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Cecil Fielder, with 319 to Mark Grace's 173.
- Who had the higher OPS? Cecil Fielder, with .827 to Mark Grace's .825.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mark Grace, with .303 to Cecil Fielder's .255.
- Who had more hits? Mark Grace, with 2,445 to Cecil Fielder's 1,313.
- Who drove in more runs? Mark Grace, with 1,146 to Cecil Fielder's 1,008.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mark Grace, with 21,759 career PIV to Cecil Fielder's 13,970.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Cecil Fielder
Mark Grace
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cecil Fielder and Mark Grace. 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 | Cecil Fielder | Mark Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,470 | Leads: 2,245 |
| At-Bats | 5,157 | Leads: 8,065 |
| Runs | 744 | Leads: 1,179 |
| Hits | 1,313 | Leads: 2,445 |
| Doubles | 200 | Leads: 511 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 45 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 319 | 173 |
| RBI | 1,008 | Leads: 1,146 |
| Walks | 693 | Leads: 1,075 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,316 | 642 |
| Stolen Bases | 2 | Leads: 70 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .303 |
| On-Base % | .345 | Leads: .383 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .482 | .442 |
| OPS | Leads: .827 | .825 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mark Grace outpaces Cecil Fielder 21,759 to 13,970 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,360 PIV per season to 931, across 16 seasons to 15. 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).
Cecil Fielder — top 3 seasons by OPS
Mark Grace — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mark Grace leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Cecil Fielder owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mark Grace. PIV agrees: Mark Grace grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Cecil Fielder and Mark Grace careers compare
Cecil Fielder and Mark Grace were active at the same time between 1988 and 1998. The table compares 1,470 games of Cecil Fielder with 2,245 of Mark Grace across 15 and 16 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Cecil Fielder comes out ahead, it is in home runs (319 to 173), slugging percentage (.482 to .442), and OPS (.827 to .825). At the plate, Cecil Fielder struck out more than walked (1,316 to 693), while Mark Grace walked more often than struck out (1,075 walks, 642 strikeouts). Cecil Fielder is the more power-leaning hitter, with 319 of 1,313 hits leaving the park.
Cecil Fielder vs Mark Grace: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Cecil Fielder or Mark Grace?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mark Grace leads Cecil Fielder in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Cecil Fielder or Mark Grace hit more home runs?
- Cecil Fielder, with 319 to Mark Grace's 173.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Cecil Fielder, with .827 to Mark Grace's .825.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mark Grace, with .303 to Cecil Fielder's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Mark Grace, with 2,445 to Cecil Fielder's 1,313.