Kirk Gibson vs Pedro Guerrero: Career Stats Comparison
Kirk Gibson and Pedro Guerrero are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Kirk Gibson played 1979–1995 as a hitter; Pedro Guerrero played 1978–1992 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
Kirk Gibson (1979–1995) and Pedro Guerrero (1978–1992) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Kirk Gibson finished with 1,553 hits and 255 home runs; Pedro Guerrero finished with 1,618 hits and 215 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Kirk Gibson, with 255 to Pedro Guerrero's 215.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pedro Guerrero, with .850 to Kirk Gibson's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Pedro Guerrero, with .300 to Kirk Gibson's .268.
- Who had more hits? Pedro Guerrero, with 1,618 to Kirk Gibson's 1,553.
- Who drove in more runs? Pedro Guerrero, with 898 to Kirk Gibson's 870.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Pedro Guerrero, with 21,254 career PIV to Kirk Gibson's 15,883.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Kirk Gibson
Pedro Guerrero
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Kirk Gibson and Pedro Guerrero. 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 | Kirk Gibson | Pedro Guerrero |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,635 | 1,536 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,798 | 5,392 |
| Runs | Leads: 985 | 730 |
| Hits | 1,553 | Leads: 1,618 |
| Doubles | 260 | Leads: 267 |
| Triples | Leads: 54 | 29 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 255 | 215 |
| RBI | 870 | Leads: 898 |
| Walks | Leads: 718 | 609 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,285 | 862 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 284 | 97 |
| Batting Avg | .268 | Leads: .300 |
| On-Base % | .352 | Leads: .370 |
| Slugging % | .463 | Leads: .480 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .850 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pedro Guerrero outpaces Kirk Gibson 21,254 to 15,883 — driven by per-season impact — 1,328 PIV per season to 934 — rather than by longevity, since Pedro Guerrero played 16 seasons to Kirk Gibson's 17. 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).
Kirk Gibson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Pedro Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Pedro Guerrero leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Kirk Gibson owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Pedro Guerrero. PIV agrees: Pedro Guerrero grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Kirk Gibson and Pedro Guerrero careers compare
From 1979 through 1992, Kirk Gibson and Pedro Guerrero were in the majors together. With 1,635 games against 1,536 across 17 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Kirk Gibson struck out more than walked (1,285 to 718); Pedro Guerrero struck out more than walked (862 to 609). Kirk Gibson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Best seasons: 1994 for Kirk Gibson (.906 OPS, 23 HR, 72 RBI, .276 avg) and 1985 for Pedro Guerrero (.999 OPS, 33 HR, 87 RBI, .320 avg).
Kirk Gibson vs Pedro Guerrero: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Kirk Gibson or Pedro Guerrero hit more home runs?
- Kirk Gibson, with 255 to Pedro Guerrero's 215.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pedro Guerrero, with .850 to Kirk Gibson's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Pedro Guerrero, with .300 to Kirk Gibson's .268.
- Who had more hits?
- Pedro Guerrero, with 1,618 to Kirk Gibson's 1,553.