Reggie Jackson vs Billy Williams: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson and Billy Williams are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 as a hitter; Billy Williams played 1959–1976 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 Billy Williams (1959–1976) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1950s respectively and share 10 seasons. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Billy Williams finished with 2,711 hits and 426 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Neither — they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Billy Williams's 426.
- Who had the higher OPS? Billy Williams, with .853 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Billy Williams, with .290 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Billy Williams, with 2,711 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Billy Williams's 1,475.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Billy Williams, with 44,022 career PIV to Reggie Jackson's 41,801.
Reggie Jackson
Billy Williams
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Billy Williams. 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 | Billy Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,820 | 2,488 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,864 | 9,350 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,410 |
| Hits | 2,584 | Leads: 2,711 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 434 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 426 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,475 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 1,045 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,046 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 90 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | .490 | Leads: .492 |
| OPS | .846 | Leads: .853 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Billy Williams edges Reggie Jackson 44,022 to 41,801 — driven by per-season impact — 2,446 PIV per season to 1,991 — rather than by longevity, since Billy Williams played 18 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
Billy Williams — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Reggie Jackson and Billy Williams split the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card 6-6. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Billy Williams higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Jackson and Billy Williams careers compare
Reggie Jackson and Billy Williams were active at the same time between 1967 and 1976. The two careers are close in length, 2,820 games for Reggie Jackson and 2,488 for Billy Williams 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); Billy Williams struck out more than walked (1,046 to 1,045). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Reggie Jackson stole more often per game played (228 steals in 2,820 games for Reggie Jackson, 90 in 2,488 for Billy Williams).
Reggie Jackson vs Billy Williams: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Billy Williams?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Billy Williams hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Billy Williams's 426.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Billy Williams, with .853 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Billy Williams, with .290 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Billy Williams, with 2,711 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.