Bobby Grich vs Red Schoendienst: Career Stats Comparison
Bobby Grich and Red Schoendienst are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Bobby Grich played 1970–1986 as a hitter; Red Schoendienst played 1945–1963 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
Bobby Grich (1970–1986) and Red Schoendienst (1945–1963) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Bobby Grich finished with 1,833 hits and 224 home runs; Red Schoendienst finished with 2,449 hits and 84 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Bobby Grich, with 224 to Red Schoendienst's 84.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bobby Grich, with .794 to Red Schoendienst's .724.
- Who had the higher batting average? Red Schoendienst, with .289 to Bobby Grich's .266.
- Who had more hits? Red Schoendienst, with 2,449 to Bobby Grich's 1,833.
- Who drove in more runs? Bobby Grich, with 864 to Red Schoendienst's 773.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bobby Grich, with 20,680 career PIV to Red Schoendienst's 1,883.
- Who won more championships? Red Schoendienst, with 2 World Series titles to Bobby Grich's 1.
Bobby Grich
Red Schoendienst
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bobby Grich and Red Schoendienst. 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 1970s and the 1940s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Bobby Grich | Red Schoendienst |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,008 | Leads: 2,216 |
| At-Bats | 6,890 | Leads: 8,479 |
| Runs | 1,033 | Leads: 1,223 |
| Hits | 1,833 | Leads: 2,449 |
| Doubles | 320 | Leads: 427 |
| Triples | 47 | Leads: 78 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 224 | 84 |
| RBI | Leads: 864 | 773 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,087 | 606 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,278 | 346 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 104 | 89 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .289 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .424 | .387 |
| OPS | Leads: .794 | .724 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bobby Grich outpaces Red Schoendienst 20,680 to 1,883 — driven by per-season impact — 1,216 PIV per season to 90 — rather than by longevity, since Bobby Grich played 17 seasons to Red Schoendienst's 21. 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).
Bobby Grich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Red Schoendienst — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bobby Grich leads in home runs, RBI, stolen bases, and OBP, while Red Schoendienst owns hits, runs, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bobby Grich. PIV agrees: Bobby Grich grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Bobby Grich and Red Schoendienst careers compare
No season is shared: Red Schoendienst played 1945–1963, Bobby Grich 1970–1986. With 2,008 games against 2,216 across 17 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Bobby Grich struck out more than walked (1,278 to 1,087), while Red Schoendienst walked more often than struck out (606 walks, 346 strikeouts). Bobby Grich is the more power-leaning hitter, with 224 of 1,833 hits leaving the park. Bobby Grich was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Bobby Grich's slugging percentage of .424 tops Red Schoendienst's .387.
Bobby Grich vs Red Schoendienst: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Bobby Grich or Red Schoendienst hit more home runs?
- Bobby Grich, with 224 to Red Schoendienst's 84.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bobby Grich, with .794 to Red Schoendienst's .724.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Red Schoendienst, with .289 to Bobby Grich's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Red Schoendienst, with 2,449 to Bobby Grich's 1,833.