Hank Greenberg vs Bill Terry: Career Stats Comparison
Hank Greenberg has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Hank Greenberg played 1930–1947 as a hitter; Bill Terry played 1923–1936 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
Hank Greenberg (1930–1947) and Bill Terry (1923–1936) — they debuted in the 1930s and the 1920s respectively and share 7 seasons. Hank Greenberg finished with 1,628 hits and 331 home runs; Bill Terry finished with 2,193 hits and 154 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Hank Greenberg, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Hank Greenberg, with 331 to Bill Terry's 154.
- Who had the higher OPS? Hank Greenberg, with 1.017 to Bill Terry's .899.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bill Terry, with .341 to Hank Greenberg's .313.
- Who had more hits? Bill Terry, with 2,193 to Hank Greenberg's 1,628.
- Who drove in more runs? Hank Greenberg, with 1,276 to Bill Terry's 1,078.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Hank Greenberg, with 43,523 career PIV to Bill Terry's 27,771.
Hank Greenberg
Bill Terry
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hank Greenberg and Bill Terry. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Hank Greenberg | Bill Terry |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,394 | 1,721 |
| At-Bats not scored | 5,193 | 6,428 |
| Runs | 1,051 | Leads: 1,120 |
| Hits | 1,628 | Leads: 2,193 |
| Doubles | Leads: 379 | 373 |
| Triples | 71 | Leads: 112 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 331 | 154 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,276 | 1,078 |
| Walks | Leads: 852 | 537 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 844 | 449 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 58 | 56 |
| Batting Avg | .313 | Leads: .341 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .412 | .393 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .605 | .506 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.017 | .899 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Hank Greenberg outpaces Bill Terry 43,523 to 27,771 — driven by per-season impact — 3,348 PIV per season to 1,984 — rather than by longevity, since Hank Greenberg played 13 seasons to Bill Terry's 14. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Hank Greenberg — top 3 seasons by OPS
Bill Terry — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Hank Greenberg leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: doubles, home runs, RBI, walks, and others. Bill Terry leads 4: runs, hits, triples, and batting average. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Hank Greenberg. PIV agrees: Hank Greenberg grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Hank Greenberg and Bill Terry careers compare
The careers of Hank Greenberg (1930–1947) and Bill Terry (1923–1936) overlapped from 1930 to 1936, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 1,394 games for Hank Greenberg and 1,721 for Bill Terry across 13 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Bill Terry's edges on the table are runs (1,120 to 1,051), hits (2,193 to 1,628), and triples (112 to 71). Hank Greenberg walked more often than struck out (852 walks, 844 strikeouts); Bill Terry walked more often than struck out (537 walks, 449 strikeouts).
Hank Greenberg vs Bill Terry: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hank Greenberg or Bill Terry?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Hank Greenberg leads Bill Terry in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Hank Greenberg or Bill Terry hit more home runs?
- Hank Greenberg, with 331 to Bill Terry's 154.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Hank Greenberg, with 1.017 to Bill Terry's .899.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bill Terry, with .341 to Hank Greenberg's .313.
- Who had more hits?
- Bill Terry, with 2,193 to Hank Greenberg's 1,628.