Ken Griffey vs Eddie Murray: Career Stats Comparison
Ken Griffey and Eddie Murray are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ken Griffey played 1989–2010 as a hitter; Eddie Murray played 1977–1997 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
Ken Griffey (1989–2010) and Eddie Murray (1977–1997) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ken Griffey finished with 2,781 hits and 630 home runs; Eddie Murray finished with 3,255 hits and 504 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ken Griffey, with 630 to Eddie Murray's 504.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Griffey, with .907 to Eddie Murray's .836.
- Who had the higher batting average? Eddie Murray, with .287 to Ken Griffey's .284.
- Who had more hits? Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Ken Griffey's 2,781.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Murray, with 1,917 to Ken Griffey's 1,836.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Griffey, with 43,975 career PIV to Eddie Murray's 37,651.
- Who won more championships? Eddie Murray, with 1 World Series title to Ken Griffey's 0.
Ken Griffey
Eddie Murray
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ken Griffey and Eddie Murray. 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 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Ken Griffey | Eddie Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,671 | Leads: 3,026 |
| At-Bats | 9,801 | Leads: 11,336 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,662 | 1,627 |
| Hits | 2,781 | Leads: 3,255 |
| Doubles | 524 | Leads: 560 |
| Triples | Leads: 38 | 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 630 | 504 |
| RBI | 1,836 | Leads: 1,917 |
| Walks | 1,312 | Leads: 1,333 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,779 | 1,516 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 184 | 110 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .287 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .370 | .359 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .538 | .476 |
| OPS | Leads: .907 | .836 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Griffey leads Eddie Murray 43,975 to 37,651 — driven by per-season impact — 1,912 PIV per season to 1,637 — rather than by longevity, since Ken Griffey played 23 seasons to Eddie Murray's 23. 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).
Ken Griffey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Eddie Murray — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ken Griffey leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Eddie Murray owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ken Griffey. PIV agrees: Ken Griffey grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ken Griffey and Eddie Murray careers compare
Ken Griffey and Eddie Murray were active at the same time between 1989 and 1997. With 2,671 games against 3,026 across 23 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ken Griffey struck out more than walked (1,779 to 1,312); Eddie Murray struck out more than walked (1,516 to 1,333). Home runs make up a larger share of Ken Griffey's hits: 630 of 2,781 for Ken Griffey, 504 of 3,255 for Eddie Murray. Ken Griffey was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Ken Griffey owns the better peak by OPS: 1.076 OPS in 1994 for Ken Griffey against .940 OPS in 1982 for Eddie Murray.
Ken Griffey vs Eddie Murray: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ken Griffey or Eddie Murray hit more home runs?
- Ken Griffey, with 630 to Eddie Murray's 504.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Griffey, with .907 to Eddie Murray's .836.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Eddie Murray, with .287 to Ken Griffey's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Ken Griffey's 2,781.