Reggie Jackson vs Reggie Smith: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Reggie Smith played 1966–1982 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 Reggie Smith (1966–1982) — both debuted in the 1960s. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Reggie Smith finished with 2,020 hits and 314 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 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Reggie Smith's 314.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Smith, with .855 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Reggie Smith, with .287 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Reggie Smith's 2,020.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Reggie Smith's 1,092.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Reggie Smith's 32,131.
Reggie Jackson
Reggie Smith
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Reggie Smith. 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 | Reggie Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,820 | 1,987 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,864 | 7,033 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,123 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 2,020 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 363 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 57 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 314 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,092 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 890 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,030 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 137 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .287 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .366 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .489 |
| OPS | .846 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson leads Reggie Smith 41,801 to 32,131 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,890, across 21 seasons to 17. 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
Reggie Smith — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Reggie Jackson leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and others. Reggie Smith leads 4: triples, batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. 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 Reggie Smith careers compare
Reggie Jackson and Reggie Smith were active at the same time between 1967 and 1982. With 2,820 games against 1,987 across 21 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Reggie Smith are triples (57 to 49), batting average (.287 to .262), and on-base percentage (.366 to .356). At the plate, Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375), and Reggie Smith struck out more than walked (1,030 to 890). Home runs make up a larger share of Reggie Jackson's hits: 563 of 2,584 for Reggie Jackson, 314 of 2,020 for Reggie Smith. Reggie Jackson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Reggie Jackson vs Reggie Smith: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Reggie Smith?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Reggie Smith in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Reggie Smith hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Reggie Smith's 314.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Smith, with .855 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Reggie Smith, with .287 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Reggie Smith's 2,020.