Reggie Jackson vs Dave Parker: 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; Dave Parker played 1973–1991 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 Dave Parker (1973–1991) — 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; Dave Parker finished with 2,712 hits and 339 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 Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Parker, with .290 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Dave Parker's 1,493.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Dave Parker's 23,542.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Dave Parker's 2.
Reggie Jackson
Dave Parker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Dave Parker. 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 | Dave Parker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 2,466 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 9,358 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,272 |
| Hits | 2,584 | Leads: 2,712 |
| Doubles | 463 | Leads: 526 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 75 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 339 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,493 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 683 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,537 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 154 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .339 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .471 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Dave Parker 41,801 to 23,542 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,177, across 21 seasons to 20. 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
Dave Parker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Dave Parker owns hits 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.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Jackson and Dave Parker careers compare
Reggie Jackson and Dave Parker were active at the same time between 1973 and 1987. The two careers are close in length, 2,820 games for Reggie Jackson and 2,466 for Dave Parker across 21 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Dave Parker are hits (2,712 to 2,584), doubles (526 to 463), and triples (75 to 49). Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Dave Parker struck out more than walked (1,537 to 683). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. Reggie Jackson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Reggie Jackson vs Dave Parker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Dave Parker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Dave Parker in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Dave Parker hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Parker, with .290 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.