Reggie Jackson vs Kyle Schwarber: 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; Kyle Schwarber has played 2015–present 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 Kyle Schwarber (2015–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Kyle Schwarber has 1,185 hits and 385 home runs through October 12, 2026. 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 Kyle Schwarber's 385.
- Who had the higher OPS? Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Reggie Jackson, with .262 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Kyle Schwarber's 881.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Kyle Schwarber's 16,082.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Kyle Schwarber's 1.
Reggie Jackson
Kyle Schwarber
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Kyle Schwarber. 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 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Kyle Schwarber is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Kyle Schwarber |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 1,447 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 5,125 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 895 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 1,185 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 195 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 15 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 385 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 881 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 869 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,747 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 40 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .262 | .231 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .347 |
| Slugging % | .490 | Leads: .500 |
| OPS | .846 | Leads: .848 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Kyle Schwarber 41,801 to 16,082 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,340, across 21 seasons to 12. 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
Kyle Schwarber — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Kyle Schwarber owns OPS. 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 Kyle Schwarber careers compare
No season is shared: Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987, Kyle Schwarber 2015–present. Reggie Jackson has the far longer record, 2,820 games against 1,447 across 21 and 12 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Kyle Schwarber are slugging percentage (.500 to .490) and OPS (.848 to .846). Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Kyle Schwarber struck out more than walked (1,747 to 869). Kyle Schwarber is the more power-leaning hitter, with 385 of 1,185 hits leaving the park. Reggie Jackson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Kyle Schwarber is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Reggie Jackson vs Kyle Schwarber: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Kyle Schwarber?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Kyle Schwarber in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Kyle Schwarber hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Kyle Schwarber's 385.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Reggie Jackson, with .262 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.