Reggie Jackson vs Joe Morgan: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Joe Morgan played 1963–1984 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 Joe Morgan (1963–1984) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Joe Morgan finished with 2,517 hits and 268 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 Joe Morgan's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Joe Morgan's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joe Morgan, with .271 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Joe Morgan's 2,517.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Joe Morgan's 1,133.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Joe Morgan's 39,255.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Joe Morgan's 2.
Reggie Jackson
Joe Morgan
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Joe Morgan. 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 | Reggie Jackson | Joe Morgan |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 2,649 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 9,277 |
| Runs | 1,551 | Leads: 1,650 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 2,517 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 449 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 268 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,133 |
| Walks | 1,375 | Leads: 1,865 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,015 |
| Stolen Bases | 228 | Leads: 689 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .271 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .392 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .427 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson edges Joe Morgan 41,801 to 39,255 — driven by per-season impact — 1,991 PIV per season to 1,784 — rather than by longevity, since Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Joe Morgan's 22. 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
Joe Morgan — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and OPS, while Joe Morgan owns runs, stolen bases, and batting average. 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.
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How the Reggie Jackson and Joe Morgan careers compare
Reggie Jackson and Joe Morgan were active at the same time between 1967 and 1984. The two careers are close in length, 2,820 games for Reggie Jackson and 2,649 for Joe Morgan across 21 and 22 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375), while Joe Morgan walked more often than struck out (1,865 walks, 1,015 strikeouts). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. Joe Morgan was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Reggie Jackson's slugging percentage of .490 tops Joe Morgan's .427.
Reggie Jackson vs Joe Morgan: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Joe Morgan?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Joe Morgan in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Joe Morgan hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Joe Morgan's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Joe Morgan's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joe Morgan, with .271 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Joe Morgan's 2,517.