Reggie Jackson vs Kyle Tucker: 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; Kyle Tucker has played 2018–present 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 Kyle Tucker (2018–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Kyle Tucker has 874 hits and 164 home runs through October 12, 2026. 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 Kyle Tucker's 164.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Kyle Tucker's .840.
- Who had the higher batting average? Kyle Tucker, with .266 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Kyle Tucker's 874.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Kyle Tucker's 560.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Kyle Tucker's 10,762.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Kyle Tucker's 1.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Kyle Tucker. 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 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Kyle Tucker is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Kyle Tucker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 923 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 3,281 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 546 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 874 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 183 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 164 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 560 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 441 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 603 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 131 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .487 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .840 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Kyle Tucker 41,801 to 10,762 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,345, across 21 seasons to 8. 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
Kyle Tucker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Kyle Tucker owns batting average. 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 Kyle Tucker careers compare
No season is shared: Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987, Kyle Tucker 2018–present. Reggie Jackson has the far longer record, 2,820 games against 923 across 21 and 8 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Kyle Tucker's edges on the table are batting average (.266 to .262). Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Kyle Tucker struck out more than walked (603 to 441). On the bases, Kyle Tucker stole more often per game played (228 steals in 2,820 games for Reggie Jackson, 131 in 923 for Kyle Tucker). In slugging percentage, Reggie Jackson holds the edge, .490 to .487. Because Kyle Tucker is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Reggie Jackson vs Kyle Tucker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Kyle Tucker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Kyle Tucker in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Kyle Tucker hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Kyle Tucker's 164.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Kyle Tucker's .840.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Kyle Tucker, with .266 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Kyle Tucker's 874.