Reggie Jackson vs Ken Singleton: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 as a hitter; Ken Singleton played 1970–1984 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 Ken Singleton (1970–1984) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1970s respectively and share 15 seasons. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Ken Singleton finished with 2,029 hits and 246 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Reggie Jackson, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Ken Singleton's 246.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Ken Singleton's .824.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ken Singleton, with .282 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Ken Singleton's 2,029.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Ken Singleton's 1,065.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Ken Singleton's 29,530.
Reggie Jackson
Ken Singleton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Ken Singleton. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Ken Singleton |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,820 | 2,082 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,864 | 7,189 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 985 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 2,029 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 317 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 246 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,065 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 1,263 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,246 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .282 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .824 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Ken Singleton 41,801 to 29,530 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,969, across 21 seasons to 15. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
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
Ken Singleton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Reggie Jackson leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Ken Singleton leads 2: batting average and on-base percentage. 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 Ken Singleton careers compare
From 1970 through 1984, Reggie Jackson and Ken Singleton were in the majors together. With 2,820 games against 2,082 across 21 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Ken Singleton are batting average (.282 to .262) and on-base percentage (.388 to .356). At the plate, Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375), while Ken Singleton walked more often than struck out (1,263 walks, 1,246 strikeouts). 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. Ken Singleton's on-base percentage of .388 tops Reggie Jackson's .356.
Reggie Jackson vs Ken Singleton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Ken Singleton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Ken Singleton in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Ken Singleton hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Ken Singleton's 246.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Ken Singleton's .824.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ken Singleton, with .282 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Ken Singleton's 2,029.