Carlton Fisk vs Reggie Jackson: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993 as a hitter; Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 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
Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) and Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 home runs; Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Carlton Fisk's 376.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlton Fisk, with .269 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Carlton Fisk's 1,330.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Carlton Fisk's 21,513.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Carlton Fisk's 0.
Carlton Fisk
Reggie Jackson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlton Fisk and Reggie Jackson. 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 | Carlton Fisk | Reggie Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,499 | Leads: 2,820 |
| At-Bats | 8,756 | Leads: 9,864 |
| Runs | 1,276 | Leads: 1,551 |
| Hits | 2,356 | Leads: 2,584 |
| Doubles | 421 | Leads: 463 |
| Triples | 47 | Leads: 49 |
| Home Runs | 376 | Leads: 563 |
| RBI | 1,330 | Leads: 1,702 |
| Walks | 849 | Leads: 1,375 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,386 | 2,597 |
| Stolen Bases | 128 | Leads: 228 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .269 | .262 |
| On-Base % | .341 | Leads: .356 |
| Slugging % | .457 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .797 | Leads: .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Carlton Fisk 41,801 to 21,513 — driven by per-season impact — 1,991 PIV per season to 896 — rather than by longevity, since Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Carlton Fisk's 24. 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).
Carlton Fisk — top 3 seasons by OPS
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Carlton Fisk owns batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carlton Fisk and Reggie Jackson careers compare
The careers of Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) and Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) overlapped from 1969 to 1987, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,499 games for Carlton Fisk and 2,820 for Reggie Jackson across 24 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Carlton Fisk's edges on the table are batting average (.269 to .262). Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849); Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375). Home runs make up a larger share of Reggie Jackson's hits: 376 of 2,356 for Carlton Fisk, 563 of 2,584 for Reggie Jackson.
Carlton Fisk vs Reggie Jackson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlton Fisk or Reggie Jackson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Carlton Fisk in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Carlton Fisk or Reggie Jackson hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Carlton Fisk's 376.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlton Fisk, with .269 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.