Reggie Jackson vs Duke Snider: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Duke Snider played 1947–1964 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 Duke Snider (1947–1964) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Duke Snider finished with 2,116 hits and 407 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 Duke Snider's 407.
- Who had the higher OPS? Duke Snider, with .919 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Duke Snider, with .295 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Duke Snider's 2,116.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Duke Snider's 1,333.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Duke Snider's 39,968.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Duke Snider's 2.
Reggie Jackson
Duke Snider
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Duke Snider. 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 1940s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Duke Snider |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 2,143 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 7,161 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,259 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 2,116 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 358 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 85 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 407 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,333 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 971 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,237 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 99 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .295 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | .490 | Leads: .540 |
| OPS | .846 | Leads: .919 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson edges Duke Snider 41,801 to 39,968 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Duke Snider's 18, while Duke Snider carries the higher per-season figure (2,220 to 1,991). 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
Duke Snider — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Duke Snider owns batting average, OBP, and 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 Duke Snider careers compare
No season is shared: Duke Snider played 1947–1964, Reggie Jackson 1967–1987. The two careers are close in length, 2,820 games for Reggie Jackson and 2,143 for Duke Snider across 21 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Duke Snider struck out more than walked (1,237 to 971). On the bases, Reggie Jackson stole more often per game played (228 steals in 2,820 games for Reggie Jackson, 99 in 2,143 for Duke Snider). In slugging percentage, Duke Snider holds the edge, .540 to .490.
Reggie Jackson vs Duke Snider: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Duke Snider?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Duke Snider in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Duke Snider hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Duke Snider's 407.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Duke Snider, with .919 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Duke Snider, with .295 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Duke Snider's 2,116.