Reggie Jackson vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson and Dave Winfield 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; Dave Winfield played 1973–1995 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 Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1970s respectively and share 15 seasons. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Dave Winfield finished with 3,110 hits and 465 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 Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Winfield, with .283 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to Reggie Jackson's 1,702.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Dave Winfield's 34,842.
Reggie Jackson
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Dave Winfield. 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 | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,820 | 2,973 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,864 | 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,551 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | 2,584 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | 463 | Leads: 540 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 465 |
| RBI | 1,702 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 223 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .827 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson leads Dave Winfield 41,801 to 34,842 — driven by per-season impact — 1,991 PIV per season to 1,584 — rather than by longevity, since Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Dave Winfield's 22. 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
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Reggie Jackson and Dave Winfield 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 Reggie Jackson higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Jackson and Dave Winfield careers compare
From 1973 through 1987, Reggie Jackson and Dave Winfield were in the majors together. With 2,820 games against 2,973 across 21 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375), and Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. Reggie Jackson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Reggie Jackson's on-base percentage of .356 tops Dave Winfield's .353.
Reggie Jackson vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Dave Winfield?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Winfield, with .283 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Reggie Jackson's 2,584.