Gil Hodges vs Jackie Robinson: Career Stats Comparison
Gil Hodges 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). Gil Hodges played 1943–1963 as a hitter; Jackie Robinson played 1947–1956 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
Gil Hodges (1943–1963) and Jackie Robinson (1947–1956) — both broke in during the 1940s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Gil Hodges finished with 1,921 hits and 370 home runs; Jackie Robinson finished with 1,568 hits and 141 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Gil Hodges, with 370 to Jackie Robinson's 141.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jackie Robinson, with .887 to Gil Hodges's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jackie Robinson, with .313 to Gil Hodges's .273.
- Who had more hits? Gil Hodges, with 1,921 to Jackie Robinson's 1,568.
- Who drove in more runs? Gil Hodges, with 1,274 to Jackie Robinson's 764.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jackie Robinson, with 25,382 career PIV to Gil Hodges's 24,928.
- Who won more championships? Gil Hodges, with 2 World Series titles to Jackie Robinson's 1.
Gil Hodges
Jackie Robinson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Gil Hodges and Jackie Robinson. 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 | Gil Hodges | Jackie Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,071 | 1,418 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,030 | 5,006 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,105 | 974 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,921 | 1,568 |
| Doubles | Leads: 295 | 287 |
| Triples | 48 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 370 | 141 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,274 | 764 |
| Walks | Leads: 943 | 756 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,137 | 291 |
| Stolen Bases | 63 | Leads: 203 |
| Batting Avg | .273 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .359 | Leads: .410 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .487 | .477 |
| OPS | .846 | Leads: .887 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jackie Robinson edges Gil Hodges 25,382 to 24,928 — driven by per-season impact — 2,307 PIV per season to 1,385 — rather than by longevity, since Jackie Robinson played 11 seasons to Gil Hodges's 18. 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).
Gil Hodges — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jackie Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jackie Robinson leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Gil Hodges owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jackie Robinson. PIV agrees: Jackie Robinson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Gil Hodges and Jackie Robinson careers compare
Gil Hodges and Jackie Robinson were active at the same time between 1947 and 1956. With 2,071 games against 1,418 across 18 and 11 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Gil Hodges struck out more than walked (1,137 to 943), while Jackie Robinson walked more often than struck out (756 walks, 291 strikeouts). Gil Hodges is the more power-leaning hitter, with 370 of 1,921 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Jackie Robinson stole more often per game played (63 steals in 2,071 games for Gil Hodges, 203 in 1,418 for Jackie Robinson). Gil Hodges's slugging percentage of .487 tops Jackie Robinson's .477.
Gil Hodges vs Jackie Robinson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Gil Hodges or Jackie Robinson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Gil Hodges leads Jackie Robinson in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Gil Hodges or Jackie Robinson hit more home runs?
- Gil Hodges, with 370 to Jackie Robinson's 141.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jackie Robinson, with .887 to Gil Hodges's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jackie Robinson, with .313 to Gil Hodges's .273.
- Who had more hits?
- Gil Hodges, with 1,921 to Jackie Robinson's 1,568.