Andres Galarraga vs Don Mattingly: Career Stats Comparison
Andres Galarraga 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). Andres Galarraga played 1985–2004 as a hitter; Don Mattingly played 1982–1995 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 Don Mattingly (1982–1995) — both broke in during the 1980s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Andres Galarraga finished with 2,333 hits and 399 home runs; Don Mattingly finished with 2,153 hits and 222 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andres Galarraga, with 399 to Don Mattingly's 222.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andres Galarraga, with .846 to Don Mattingly's .830.
- Who had the higher batting average? Don Mattingly, with .307 to Andres Galarraga's .288.
- Who had more hits? Andres Galarraga, with 2,333 to Don Mattingly's 2,153.
- Who drove in more runs? Andres Galarraga, with 1,425 to Don Mattingly's 1,099.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andres Galarraga, with 23,400 career PIV to Don Mattingly's 21,189.
Andres Galarraga
Don Mattingly
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andres Galarraga and Don Mattingly. 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 | Andres Galarraga | Don Mattingly |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,257 | 1,785 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,096 | 7,003 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,195 | 1,007 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,333 | 2,153 |
| Doubles | Leads: 444 | 442 |
| Triples | Leads: 32 | 20 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 399 | 222 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,425 | 1,099 |
| Walks | 583 | Leads: 588 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,003 | 444 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 128 | 14 |
| Batting Avg | .288 | Leads: .307 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .499 | .471 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .830 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andres Galarraga leads Don Mattingly 23,400 to 21,189 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Andres Galarraga played 20 seasons to Don Mattingly's 14, while Don Mattingly carries the higher per-season figure (1,514 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
Don Mattingly — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andres Galarraga leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Don Mattingly owns batting average 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 Don Mattingly careers compare
Andres Galarraga and Don Mattingly were active at the same time between 1985 and 1995. With 2,257 games against 1,785 across 20 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Don Mattingly comes out ahead, it is in walks (588 to 583), batting average (.307 to .288), and on-base percentage (.358 to .347). Plate discipline differs: Andres Galarraga struck out more than walked (2,003 to 583), but Don Mattingly walked more often than struck out (588 walks, 444 strikeouts). Andres Galarraga is the more power-leaning hitter, with 399 of 2,333 hits leaving the park.
Andres Galarraga vs Don Mattingly: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Andres Galarraga or Don Mattingly?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andres Galarraga leads Don Mattingly in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Andres Galarraga or Don Mattingly hit more home runs?
- Andres Galarraga, with 399 to Don Mattingly's 222.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andres Galarraga, with .846 to Don Mattingly's .830.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Don Mattingly, with .307 to Andres Galarraga's .288.
- Who had more hits?
- Andres Galarraga, with 2,333 to Don Mattingly's 2,153.