Frank Howard vs Jim Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Frank Howard and Jim Wynn are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Frank Howard played 1958–1973 as a hitter; Jim Wynn played 1963–1977 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
Frank Howard (1958–1973) and Jim Wynn (1963–1977) — they debuted in the 1950s and the 1960s respectively and share 11 seasons. Frank Howard finished with 1,774 hits and 382 home runs; Jim Wynn finished with 1,665 hits and 291 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Neither — they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Who hit more home runs? Frank Howard, with 382 to Jim Wynn's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Frank Howard, with .851 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average? Frank Howard, with .273 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits? Frank Howard, with 1,774 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.
- Who drove in more runs? Frank Howard, with 1,119 to Jim Wynn's 964.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Frank Howard, with 30,024 career PIV to Jim Wynn's 26,023.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Frank Howard and Jim Wynn. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Frank Howard | Jim Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,895 | 1,920 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,488 | 6,653 |
| Runs | 864 | Leads: 1,105 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,774 | 1,665 |
| Doubles | 245 | Leads: 285 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 39 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 382 | 291 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,119 | 964 |
| Walks | 782 | Leads: 1,224 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,460 | 1,427 |
| Stolen Bases | 8 | Leads: 225 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .273 | .250 |
| On-Base % | .352 | Leads: .366 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .499 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .851 | .802 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Frank Howard leads Jim Wynn 30,024 to 26,023 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,876 PIV per season to 1,735, across 16 seasons to 15. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Frank Howard — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Wynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Frank Howard and Jim Wynn split the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card 6-6. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Frank Howard higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Frank Howard and Jim Wynn careers compare
The careers of Frank Howard (1958–1973) and Jim Wynn (1963–1977) overlapped from 1963 to 1973, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 1,895 games for Frank Howard and 1,920 for Jim Wynn across 16 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Frank Howard struck out more than walked (1,460 to 782), and Jim Wynn struck out more than walked (1,427 to 1,224). Jim Wynn was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Frank Howard holds the edge, .499 to .436.
Frank Howard vs Jim Wynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Frank Howard or Jim Wynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Frank Howard or Jim Wynn hit more home runs?
- Frank Howard, with 382 to Jim Wynn's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Frank Howard, with .851 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Frank Howard, with .273 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits?
- Frank Howard, with 1,774 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.