Reggie Jackson vs Gene Tenace: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 13 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; Gene Tenace played 1969–1983 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 Gene Tenace (1969–1983) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Gene Tenace finished with 1,060 hits and 201 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 Gene Tenace's 201.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Gene Tenace's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average? Reggie Jackson, with .262 to Gene Tenace's .241.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Gene Tenace's 1,060.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Gene Tenace's 674.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Gene Tenace's 18,534.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Gene Tenace's 4.
Reggie Jackson
Gene Tenace
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Gene Tenace. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Gene Tenace |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 1,555 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 4,390 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 653 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 1,060 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 179 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 20 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 201 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 674 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 984 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 998 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 36 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .262 | .241 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .429 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .817 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Gene Tenace 41,801 to 18,534 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,236, across 21 seasons to 15. 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
Gene Tenace — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Gene Tenace owns OBP. 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 Gene Tenace careers compare
Reggie Jackson and Gene Tenace were active at the same time between 1969 and 1983. Reggie Jackson has the far longer record, 2,820 games against 1,555 across 21 and 15 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Gene Tenace comes out ahead, it is in on-base percentage (.388 to .356). Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Gene Tenace struck out more than walked (998 to 984). Reggie Jackson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Gene Tenace's on-base percentage of .388 tops Reggie Jackson's .356.
Reggie Jackson vs Gene Tenace: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Gene Tenace?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Gene Tenace in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Gene Tenace hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Gene Tenace's 201.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Gene Tenace's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Reggie Jackson, with .262 to Gene Tenace's .241.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Gene Tenace's 1,060.