Ron Hansen vs Gunnar Henderson: Career Stats Comparison
Ron Hansen and Gunnar Henderson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ron Hansen played 1958–1972 as a hitter; Gunnar Henderson has played 2022–present 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
Ron Hansen (1958–1972) and Gunnar Henderson (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1950s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ron Hansen finished with 1,007 hits and 106 home runs; Gunnar Henderson has 648 hits and 110 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Gunnar Henderson, with 110 to Ron Hansen's 106.
- Who had the higher OPS? Gunnar Henderson, with .801 to Ron Hansen's .672.
- Who had the higher batting average? Gunnar Henderson, with .259 to Ron Hansen's .234.
- Who had more hits? Ron Hansen, with 1,007 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.
- Who drove in more runs? Ron Hansen, with 501 to Gunnar Henderson's 319.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Gunnar Henderson, with 5,834 career PIV to Ron Hansen's 301.
Ron Hansen
Gunnar Henderson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ron Hansen and Gunnar Henderson. 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 1950s and the 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Gunnar Henderson is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Ron Hansen | Gunnar Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,384 | 655 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,311 | 2,506 |
| Runs | Leads: 446 | 403 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,007 | 648 |
| Doubles | Leads: 156 | 128 |
| Triples | 17 | Leads: 28 |
| Home Runs | 106 | Leads: 110 |
| RBI | Leads: 501 | 319 |
| Walks | Leads: 551 | 279 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 643 | 645 |
| Stolen Bases | 9 | Leads: 72 |
| Batting Avg | .234 | Leads: .259 |
| On-Base % | .320 | Leads: .338 |
| Slugging % | .351 | Leads: .464 |
| OPS | .672 | Leads: .801 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gunnar Henderson outpaces Ron Hansen 5,834 to 301 — driven by per-season impact — 1,458 PIV per season to 19 — rather than by longevity, since Gunnar Henderson played 4 seasons to Ron Hansen's 16. 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).
Ron Hansen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Gunnar Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Gunnar Henderson leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Ron Hansen owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Gunnar Henderson. PIV agrees: Gunnar Henderson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ron Hansen and Gunnar Henderson careers compare
Ron Hansen (1958–1972) was finished before Gunnar Henderson (2022–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Ron Hansen appeared in 1,384 games to Gunnar Henderson's 655. Ron Hansen struck out more than walked (643 to 551); Gunnar Henderson struck out more than walked (645 to 279). Gunnar Henderson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 110 of 648 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Gunnar Henderson holds the edge, .464 to .351. On the peak-season lists, Ron Hansen's best year is 1960 at .781 OPS and Gunnar Henderson's is 2024 at .893 OPS; Gunnar Henderson has the stronger single season. Gunnar Henderson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Ron Hansen vs Gunnar Henderson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ron Hansen or Gunnar Henderson hit more home runs?
- Gunnar Henderson, with 110 to Ron Hansen's 106.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Gunnar Henderson, with .801 to Ron Hansen's .672.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Gunnar Henderson, with .259 to Ron Hansen's .234.
- Who had more hits?
- Ron Hansen, with 1,007 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.