Pedro Guerrero vs Dale Murphy: Career Stats Comparison
Dale Murphy has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Pedro Guerrero played 1978–1992 as a hitter; Dale Murphy played 1976–1993 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
Pedro Guerrero (1978–1992) and Dale Murphy (1976–1993) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Pedro Guerrero finished with 1,618 hits and 215 home runs; Dale Murphy finished with 2,111 hits and 398 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Dale Murphy, with 398 to Pedro Guerrero's 215.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pedro Guerrero, with .850 to Dale Murphy's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Pedro Guerrero, with .300 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits? Dale Murphy, with 2,111 to Pedro Guerrero's 1,618.
- Who drove in more runs? Dale Murphy, with 1,266 to Pedro Guerrero's 898.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dale Murphy, with 24,431 career PIV to Pedro Guerrero's 21,254.
- Who won more championships? Pedro Guerrero, with 2 World Series titles to Dale Murphy's 0.
Pedro Guerrero
Dale Murphy
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pedro Guerrero and Dale Murphy. 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 | Pedro Guerrero | Dale Murphy |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,536 | Leads: 2,180 |
| At-Bats | 5,392 | Leads: 7,960 |
| Runs | 730 | Leads: 1,197 |
| Hits | 1,618 | Leads: 2,111 |
| Doubles | 267 | Leads: 350 |
| Triples | 29 | Leads: 39 |
| Home Runs | 215 | Leads: 398 |
| RBI | 898 | Leads: 1,266 |
| Walks | 609 | Leads: 986 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 862 | 1,748 |
| Stolen Bases | 97 | Leads: 161 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .265 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .370 | .346 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .469 |
| OPS | Leads: .850 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dale Murphy leads Pedro Guerrero 24,431 to 21,254 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Dale Murphy played 19 seasons to Pedro Guerrero's 16, while Pedro Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (1,328 to 1,286). 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).
Pedro Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
Dale Murphy — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dale Murphy leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Pedro Guerrero owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dale Murphy. PIV agrees: Dale Murphy grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Pedro Guerrero and Dale Murphy careers compare
From 1978 through 1992, Pedro Guerrero and Dale Murphy were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,536 games for Pedro Guerrero and 2,180 for Dale Murphy across 16 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Pedro Guerrero comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.300 to .265), on-base percentage (.370 to .346), and slugging percentage (.480 to .469). Pedro Guerrero struck out more than walked (862 to 609); Dale Murphy struck out more than walked (1,748 to 986). Dale Murphy is the more power-leaning hitter, with 398 of 2,111 hits leaving the park.
Pedro Guerrero vs Dale Murphy: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pedro Guerrero or Dale Murphy?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dale Murphy leads Pedro Guerrero in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pedro Guerrero or Dale Murphy hit more home runs?
- Dale Murphy, with 398 to Pedro Guerrero's 215.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pedro Guerrero, with .850 to Dale Murphy's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Pedro Guerrero, with .300 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Dale Murphy, with 2,111 to Pedro Guerrero's 1,618.