Vladimir Guerrero vs Dave Parker: Career Stats Comparison
Vladimir Guerrero has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Vladimir Guerrero played 1996–2011 as a hitter; Dave Parker played 1973–1991 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
Vladimir Guerrero (1996–2011) and Dave Parker (1973–1991) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero finished with 2,590 hits and 449 home runs; Dave Parker finished with 2,712 hits and 339 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Dave Parker's .290.
- Who had more hits? Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Vladimir Guerrero's 2,590.
- Who drove in more runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,496 to Dave Parker's 1,493.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 39,843 career PIV to Dave Parker's 23,542.
- Who won more championships? Dave Parker, with 2 World Series titles to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Dave Parker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Dave Parker. 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 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Dave Parker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,147 | Leads: 2,466 |
| At-Bats | 8,155 | Leads: 9,358 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,328 | 1,272 |
| Hits | 2,590 | Leads: 2,712 |
| Doubles | 477 | Leads: 526 |
| Triples | 46 | Leads: 75 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 339 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,496 | 1,493 |
| Walks | Leads: 737 | 683 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 985 | 1,537 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 181 | 154 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .318 | .290 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .379 | .339 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .553 | .471 |
| OPS | Leads: .931 | .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero outpaces Dave Parker 39,843 to 23,542 — driven by per-season impact — 2,490 PIV per season to 1,177 — rather than by longevity, since Vladimir Guerrero played 16 seasons to Dave Parker's 20. 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).
Vladimir Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
Dave Parker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Dave Parker owns hits. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Vladimir Guerrero. PIV agrees: Vladimir Guerrero grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Vladimir Guerrero and Dave Parker careers compare
Dave Parker (1973–1991) was finished before Vladimir Guerrero (1996–2011) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 2,147 games for Vladimir Guerrero and 2,466 for Dave Parker across 16 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (985 to 737); Dave Parker struck out more than walked (1,537 to 683). Vladimir Guerrero is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,590 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Vladimir Guerrero stole more often per game played (181 steals in 2,147 games for Vladimir Guerrero, 154 in 2,466 for Dave Parker).
Vladimir Guerrero vs Dave Parker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Dave Parker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Vladimir Guerrero leads Dave Parker in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Dave Parker hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Dave Parker's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Vladimir Guerrero's 2,590.