Andres Galarraga vs Paul Konerko: Career Stats Comparison
Andres Galarraga has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Andres Galarraga played 1985–2004 as a hitter; Paul Konerko played 1997–2014 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
Andres Galarraga (1985–2004) and Paul Konerko (1997–2014) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Andres Galarraga finished with 2,333 hits and 399 home runs; Paul Konerko finished with 2,340 hits and 439 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Paul Konerko, with 439 to Andres Galarraga's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andres Galarraga, with .846 to Paul Konerko's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average? Andres Galarraga, with .288 to Paul Konerko's .279.
- Who had more hits? Paul Konerko, with 2,340 to Andres Galarraga's 2,333.
- Who drove in more runs? Andres Galarraga, with 1,425 to Paul Konerko's 1,412.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andres Galarraga, with 23,400 career PIV to Paul Konerko's 22,710.
- Who won more championships? Paul Konerko, with 1 World Series title to Andres Galarraga's 0.
Andres Galarraga
Paul Konerko
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andres Galarraga and Paul Konerko. 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 1980s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Andres Galarraga | Paul Konerko |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,257 | Leads: 2,349 |
| At-Bats | 8,096 | Leads: 8,393 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,195 | 1,162 |
| Hits | 2,333 | Leads: 2,340 |
| Doubles | Leads: 444 | 410 |
| Triples | Leads: 32 | 8 |
| Home Runs | 399 | Leads: 439 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,425 | 1,412 |
| Walks | 583 | Leads: 921 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,003 | 1,391 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 128 | 9 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .288 | .279 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .354 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .499 | .486 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .841 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andres Galarraga edges Paul Konerko 23,400 to 22,710 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Andres Galarraga played 20 seasons to Paul Konerko's 19, while Paul Konerko carries the higher per-season figure (1,195 to 1,170). 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).
Andres Galarraga — top 3 seasons by OPS
Paul Konerko — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andres Galarraga leads in RBI, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Paul Konerko owns hits, home runs, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andres Galarraga. PIV agrees: Andres Galarraga grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Andres Galarraga and Paul Konerko careers compare
Andres Galarraga and Paul Konerko were active at the same time between 1997 and 2004. The two careers are close in length, 2,257 games for Andres Galarraga and 2,349 for Paul Konerko across 20 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Andres Galarraga struck out more than walked (2,003 to 583), and Paul Konerko struck out more than walked (1,391 to 921). Andres Galarraga was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Andres Galarraga's slugging percentage of .499 tops Paul Konerko's .486. Andres Galarraga owns the better peak by OPS: 1.005 OPS in 1993 for Andres Galarraga against .977 OPS in 2010 for Paul Konerko.
Andres Galarraga vs Paul Konerko: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Andres Galarraga or Paul Konerko?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andres Galarraga leads Paul Konerko in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Andres Galarraga or Paul Konerko hit more home runs?
- Paul Konerko, with 439 to Andres Galarraga's 399.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andres Galarraga, with .846 to Paul Konerko's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Andres Galarraga, with .288 to Paul Konerko's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Konerko, with 2,340 to Andres Galarraga's 2,333.