Frank Howard vs Jim Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Wynn has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 statistical categories compared on this page. 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 broke in during the 1950s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. 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 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.
- Who won more championships? Frank Howard, with 2 World Series titles to Jim Wynn's 1.
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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. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted -- a .305 in 1965 and a .298 in 2001 came out of very different run environments -- so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Frank Howard | Jim Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,895 | Leads: 1,920 |
| At-Bats | 6,488 | Leads: 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 | 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 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,766 vs 1,626 per year). 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
On the head-to-head card, Frank Howard leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Jim Wynn owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Frank Howard. PIV agrees: Frank Howard grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Frank Howard vs Jim Wynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Frank Howard or Jim Wynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jim Wynn leads Frank Howard in 8 of 14 categories.
- 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.