Rickey Henderson vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
Rickey Henderson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Rickey Henderson played 1979–2003 as a hitter; George Springer has played 2014–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
Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) and George Springer (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rickey Henderson finished with 3,055 hits and 297 home runs; George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 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? George Springer, with 308 to Rickey Henderson's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Springer, with .823 to Rickey Henderson's .820.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rickey Henderson, with .279 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? Rickey Henderson, with 3,055 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? Rickey Henderson, with 1,115 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rickey Henderson, with 37,642 career PIV to George Springer's 16,439.
- Who won more championships? Rickey Henderson, with 2 World Series titles to George Springer's 1.
Rickey Henderson
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rickey Henderson and George Springer. 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 1970s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
George Springer is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Rickey Henderson | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 3,081 | 1,571 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,961 | 6,017 |
| Runs | Leads: 2,295 | 1,041 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,055 | 1,595 |
| Doubles | Leads: 510 | 272 |
| Triples | Leads: 66 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 297 | Leads: 308 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,115 | 850 |
| Walks | Leads: 2,190 | 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,694 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 1,406 | 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .279 | .265 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .401 | .351 |
| Slugging % | .419 | Leads: .472 |
| OPS | .820 | Leads: .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rickey Henderson outpaces George Springer 37,642 to 16,439 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Rickey Henderson played 29 seasons to George Springer's 12, while George Springer carries the higher per-season figure (1,370 to 1,298). 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).
Rickey Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rickey Henderson leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while George Springer owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rickey Henderson. PIV agrees: Rickey Henderson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rickey Henderson and George Springer careers compare
Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) was finished before George Springer (2014–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Rickey Henderson has the far longer record, 3,081 games against 1,571 across 29 and 12 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. George Springer's edges on the table are home runs (308 to 297), slugging percentage (.472 to .419), and OPS (.823 to .820). Plate discipline differs: Rickey Henderson walked more often than struck out (2,190 walks, 1,694 strikeouts), but George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). George Springer is the more power-leaning hitter, with 308 of 1,595 hits leaving the park. Rickey Henderson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because George Springer is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Rickey Henderson vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rickey Henderson or George Springer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rickey Henderson leads George Springer in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rickey Henderson or George Springer hit more home runs?
- George Springer, with 308 to Rickey Henderson's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Springer, with .823 to Rickey Henderson's .820.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rickey Henderson, with .279 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Rickey Henderson, with 3,055 to George Springer's 1,595.