Carlton Fisk vs Brooks Robinson: Career Stats Comparison
Carlton Fisk and Brooks Robinson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993 as a hitter; Brooks Robinson played 1955–1977 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 Brooks Robinson (1955–1977) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 home runs; Brooks Robinson finished with 2,848 hits and 268 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Brooks Robinson's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS? Carlton Fisk, with .797 to Brooks Robinson's .723.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlton Fisk, with .269 to Brooks Robinson's .267.
- Who had more hits? Brooks Robinson, with 2,848 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.
- Who drove in more runs? Brooks Robinson, with 1,357 to Carlton Fisk's 1,330.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Carlton Fisk, with 21,513 career PIV to Brooks Robinson's 9,441.
- Who won more championships? Brooks Robinson, with 2 World Series titles to Carlton Fisk's 0.
Carlton Fisk
Brooks Robinson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlton Fisk and Brooks Robinson. 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, and the 1960s and the 1950s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Carlton Fisk | Brooks Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,499 | Leads: 2,896 |
| At-Bats | 8,756 | Leads: 10,654 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,276 | 1,232 |
| Hits | 2,356 | Leads: 2,848 |
| Doubles | 421 | Leads: 482 |
| Triples | 47 | Leads: 68 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 376 | 268 |
| RBI | 1,330 | Leads: 1,357 |
| Walks | 849 | Leads: 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,386 | 990 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 128 | 28 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .269 | .267 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .341 | .322 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .457 | .401 |
| OPS | Leads: .797 | .723 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Carlton Fisk outpaces Brooks Robinson 21,513 to 9,441 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 896 PIV per season to 410, across 24 seasons to 23. 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
Brooks Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Carlton Fisk leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Brooks Robinson owns hits and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Carlton Fisk. PIV agrees: Carlton Fisk 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 Brooks Robinson careers compare
The careers of Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) and Brooks Robinson (1955–1977) overlapped from 1969 to 1977, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,499 games for Carlton Fisk and 2,896 for Brooks Robinson across 24 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849); Brooks Robinson struck out more than walked (990 to 860). Carlton Fisk is the more power-leaning hitter, with 376 of 2,356 hits leaving the park.
Carlton Fisk vs Brooks Robinson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Carlton Fisk or Brooks Robinson hit more home runs?
- Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Brooks Robinson's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Carlton Fisk, with .797 to Brooks Robinson's .723.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlton Fisk, with .269 to Brooks Robinson's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Brooks Robinson, with 2,848 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.