Reggie Jackson vs Fred Lynn: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; Fred Lynn played 1974–1990 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 Fred Lynn (1974–1990) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Fred Lynn finished with 1,960 hits and 306 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 Fred Lynn's 306.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Fred Lynn's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average? Fred Lynn, with .283 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Fred Lynn's 1,111.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Fred Lynn's 25,648.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Fred Lynn's 0.
Reggie Jackson
Fred Lynn
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Fred Lynn. 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 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Fred Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 1,969 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 6,925 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,063 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 1,960 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 388 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 306 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,111 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 857 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,116 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 72 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .360 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .484 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .845 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Fred Lynn 41,801 to 25,648 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,425, across 21 seasons to 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).
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Fred Lynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Fred Lynn owns 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 Fred Lynn careers compare
Reggie Jackson and Fred Lynn were active at the same time between 1974 and 1987. With 2,820 games against 1,969 across 21 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Fred Lynn are batting average (.283 to .262) and on-base percentage (.360 to .356). Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Fred Lynn struck out more than walked (1,116 to 857). Home runs make up a larger share of Reggie Jackson's hits: 563 of 2,584 for Reggie Jackson, 306 of 1,960 for Fred Lynn.
Reggie Jackson vs Fred Lynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Fred Lynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Fred Lynn in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Fred Lynn hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Fred Lynn's 306.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Fred Lynn's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Fred Lynn, with .283 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.