Jim Fregosi vs Gunnar Henderson: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Fregosi has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Fregosi played 1961–1978 as a hitter; Gunnar Henderson has played 2022–present 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
Jim Fregosi (1961–1978) and Gunnar Henderson (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Fregosi finished with 1,726 hits and 151 home runs; Gunnar Henderson has 648 hits and 110 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Fregosi, with 151 to Gunnar Henderson's 110.
- Who had the higher OPS? Gunnar Henderson, with .801 to Jim Fregosi's .736.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Fregosi, with .265 to Gunnar Henderson's .259.
- Who had more hits? Jim Fregosi, with 1,726 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Fregosi, with 706 to Gunnar Henderson's 319.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Fregosi, with 10,356 career PIV to Gunnar Henderson's 5,834.
Jim Fregosi
Gunnar Henderson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Fregosi and Gunnar Henderson. 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 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Gunnar Henderson is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jim Fregosi | Gunnar Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,902 | 655 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,523 | 2,506 |
| Runs | Leads: 844 | 403 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,726 | 648 |
| Doubles | Leads: 264 | 128 |
| Triples | Leads: 78 | 28 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 151 | 110 |
| RBI | Leads: 706 | 319 |
| Walks | Leads: 715 | 279 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,097 | 645 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 76 | 72 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .265 | .259 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .338 | .338 |
| Slugging % | .398 | Leads: .464 |
| OPS | .736 | Leads: .801 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Fregosi outpaces Gunnar Henderson 10,356 to 5,834 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jim Fregosi played 20 seasons to Gunnar Henderson's 4, while Gunnar Henderson carries the higher per-season figure (1,458 to 518). 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).
Jim Fregosi — top 3 seasons by OPS
Gunnar Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Fregosi leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Gunnar Henderson owns OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Fregosi. PIV agrees: Jim Fregosi grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jim Fregosi and Gunnar Henderson careers compare
No season is shared: Jim Fregosi played 1961–1978, Gunnar Henderson 2022–present. Jim Fregosi has the far longer record, 1,902 games against 655 across 20 and 4 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Gunnar Henderson comes out ahead, it is in slugging percentage (.464 to .398) and OPS (.801 to .736). At the plate, Jim Fregosi struck out more than walked (1,097 to 715), and Gunnar Henderson struck out more than walked (645 to 279). Home runs make up a larger share of Gunnar Henderson's hits: 151 of 1,726 for Jim Fregosi, 110 of 648 for Gunnar Henderson. In slugging percentage, Gunnar Henderson holds the edge, .464 to .398. Because Gunnar Henderson is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jim Fregosi vs Gunnar Henderson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Fregosi or Gunnar Henderson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jim Fregosi leads Gunnar Henderson in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Fregosi or Gunnar Henderson hit more home runs?
- Jim Fregosi, with 151 to Gunnar Henderson's 110.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Gunnar Henderson, with .801 to Jim Fregosi's .736.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Fregosi, with .265 to Gunnar Henderson's .259.
- Who had more hits?
- Jim Fregosi, with 1,726 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.