Gunnar Henderson vs Vern Stephens: Career Stats Comparison
Vern Stephens has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Gunnar Henderson has played 2022–present as a hitter; Vern Stephens played 1941–1955 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
Gunnar Henderson (2022–present) and Vern Stephens (1941–1955) — they broke in during the 2020s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Gunnar Henderson has 648 hits and 110 home runs through October 6, 2026; Vern Stephens finished with 1,859 hits and 247 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Vern Stephens, with 247 to Gunnar Henderson's 110.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vern Stephens, with .815 to Gunnar Henderson's .801.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vern Stephens, with .286 to Gunnar Henderson's .259.
- Who had more hits? Vern Stephens, with 1,859 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.
- Who drove in more runs? Vern Stephens, with 1,174 to Gunnar Henderson's 319.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vern Stephens, with 19,363 career PIV to Gunnar Henderson's 5,834.
Gunnar Henderson
Vern Stephens
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Gunnar Henderson and Vern Stephens. 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 2020s and the 1940s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Gunnar Henderson | Vern Stephens |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 655 | Leads: 1,720 |
| At-Bats | 2,506 | Leads: 6,497 |
| Runs | 403 | Leads: 1,001 |
| Hits | 648 | Leads: 1,859 |
| Doubles | 128 | Leads: 307 |
| Triples | 28 | Leads: 42 |
| Home Runs | 110 | Leads: 247 |
| RBI | 319 | Leads: 1,174 |
| Walks | 279 | Leads: 692 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 645 | 685 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 72 | 25 |
| Batting Avg | .259 | Leads: .286 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .464 | .460 |
| OPS | .801 | Leads: .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vern Stephens outpaces Gunnar Henderson 19,363 to 5,834 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Vern Stephens played 17 seasons to Gunnar Henderson's 4, while Gunnar Henderson carries the higher per-season figure (1,458 to 1,139). 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).
Gunnar Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Vern Stephens — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vern Stephens leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Gunnar Henderson owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Vern Stephens. PIV agrees: Vern Stephens grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Gunnar Henderson and Vern Stephens careers compare
No season is shared: Vern Stephens played 1941–1955, Gunnar Henderson 2022–present. The table compares 655 games of Gunnar Henderson with 1,720 of Vern Stephens across 4 and 17 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Gunnar Henderson comes out ahead, it is in stolen bases (72 to 25) and slugging percentage (.464 to .460). Plate discipline differs: Gunnar Henderson struck out more than walked (645 to 279), but Vern Stephens walked more often than struck out (692 walks, 685 strikeouts). In on-base percentage, Vern Stephens holds the edge, .355 to .338. Gunnar Henderson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Gunnar Henderson vs Vern Stephens: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Gunnar Henderson or Vern Stephens?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Vern Stephens leads Gunnar Henderson in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Gunnar Henderson or Vern Stephens hit more home runs?
- Vern Stephens, with 247 to Gunnar Henderson's 110.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vern Stephens, with .815 to Gunnar Henderson's .801.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vern Stephens, with .286 to Gunnar Henderson's .259.
- Who had more hits?
- Vern Stephens, with 1,859 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.