Ken Griffey vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Ken Griffey and Dave Winfield 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; Dave Winfield played 1973–1995 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
Ken Griffey (1989–2010) and Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — 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; Dave Winfield finished with 3,110 hits and 465 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 Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Griffey, with .907 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ken Griffey, with .284 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Ken Griffey's 2,781.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Griffey, with 1,836 to Dave Winfield's 1,833.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Griffey, with 43,975 career PIV to Dave Winfield's 34,842.
- Who won more championships? Dave Winfield, with 1 World Series title to Ken Griffey's 0.
Ken Griffey
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ken Griffey and Dave Winfield. 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 | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,671 | Leads: 2,973 |
| At-Bats | 9,801 | Leads: 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,662 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | 2,781 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | 524 | Leads: 540 |
| Triples | 38 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 630 | 465 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,836 | 1,833 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,312 | 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,779 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 184 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .284 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .370 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .538 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .907 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Griffey leads Dave Winfield 43,975 to 34,842 — driven by per-season impact — 1,912 PIV per season to 1,515 — rather than by longevity, since Ken Griffey played 23 seasons to Dave Winfield'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
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ken Griffey leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Dave Winfield owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. 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 Dave Winfield careers compare
The careers of Ken Griffey (1989–2010) and Dave Winfield (1973–1995) overlapped from 1989 to 1995, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,671 games against 2,973 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); Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). Ken Griffey is the more power-leaning hitter, with 630 of 2,781 hits leaving the park. Dave Winfield was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Ken Griffey holds the edge, .538 to .475.
Ken Griffey vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ken Griffey or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Ken Griffey, with 630 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Griffey, with .907 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ken Griffey, with .284 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Ken Griffey's 2,781.