Reggie Jackson vs Willie Stargell: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 7 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; Willie Stargell played 1962–1982 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 Willie Stargell (1962–1982) — both debuted in the 1960s. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Willie Stargell finished with 2,232 hits and 475 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 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Willie Stargell's 475.
- Who had the higher OPS? Willie Stargell, with .889 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Willie Stargell, with .282 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Willie Stargell's 2,232.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Willie Stargell's 1,540.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Willie Stargell, with 42,804 career PIV to Reggie Jackson's 41,801.
Reggie Jackson
Willie Stargell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Willie Stargell. 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 | Willie Stargell |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,820 | 2,360 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,864 | 7,927 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,194 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 2,232 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 423 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 475 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,540 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 937 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,936 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 17 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .282 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .360 |
| Slugging % | .490 | Leads: .529 |
| OPS | .846 | Leads: .889 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Willie Stargell edges Reggie Jackson 42,804 to 41,801 — driven by per-season impact — 2,038 PIV per season to 1,991 — rather than by longevity, since Willie Stargell played 21 seasons to Reggie Jackson's 21. 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
Willie Stargell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Reggie Jackson leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and others. Willie Stargell leads 5: triples, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Willie Stargell higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Jackson and Willie Stargell careers compare
From 1967 through 1982, Reggie Jackson and Willie Stargell were in the majors together. With 2,820 games against 2,360 across 21 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Willie Stargell struck out more than walked (1,936 to 937). Reggie Jackson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Willie Stargell's on-base percentage of .360 tops Reggie Jackson's .356. Willie Stargell owns the better peak by OPS: 1.018 OPS in 1969 for Reggie Jackson against 1.038 OPS in 1973 for Willie Stargell.
Reggie Jackson vs Willie Stargell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Willie Stargell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Willie Stargell in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Willie Stargell hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Willie Stargell's 475.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Willie Stargell, with .889 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Willie Stargell, with .282 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Willie Stargell's 2,232.