Reggie Jackson vs Barry Larkin: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 as a hitter; Barry Larkin played 1986–2004 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
Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) and Barry Larkin (1986–2004) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Barry Larkin finished with 2,340 hits and 198 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Barry Larkin's 198.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Barry Larkin's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Barry Larkin, with .295 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Barry Larkin's 960.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Barry Larkin's 17,788.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Barry Larkin's 1.
Reggie Jackson
Barry Larkin
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Barry Larkin. 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 1960s and the 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Barry Larkin |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 2,180 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 7,937 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,329 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 2,340 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 441 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 76 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 198 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 960 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 939 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 817 |
| Stolen Bases | 228 | Leads: 379 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .295 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .371 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .444 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Barry Larkin 41,801 to 17,788 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 936, across 21 seasons to 19. 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).
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Barry Larkin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Barry Larkin owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Jackson and Barry Larkin careers compare
Reggie Jackson and Barry Larkin were active at the same time between 1986 and 1987. With 2,820 games against 2,180 across 21 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Barry Larkin are triples (76 to 49), stolen bases (379 to 228), and batting average (.295 to .262). Plate discipline differs: Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375), but Barry Larkin walked more often than struck out (939 walks, 817 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Reggie Jackson's hits: 563 of 2,584 for Reggie Jackson, 198 of 2,340 for Barry Larkin.
Reggie Jackson vs Barry Larkin: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Barry Larkin?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Barry Larkin in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Barry Larkin hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Barry Larkin's 198.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Barry Larkin's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Barry Larkin, with .295 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.