Reggie Jackson vs Christian Yelich: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Christian Yelich has played 2013–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 Christian Yelich (2013–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; Christian Yelich has 1,845 hits and 245 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 Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average? Christian Yelich, with .282 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Christian Yelich's 910.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Christian Yelich's 20,940.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Christian Yelich's 0.
Reggie Jackson
Christian Yelich
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Christian Yelich. 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.
Christian Yelich is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Christian Yelich |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 6,550 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,102 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 1,845 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 350 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 37 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 245 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 910 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 883 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,683 |
| Stolen Bases | 228 | Leads: 232 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .282 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .370 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .459 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Christian Yelich 41,801 to 20,940 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,611, across 21 seasons to 13. 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
Christian Yelich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Christian Yelich owns stolen bases, batting average, and 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 Christian Yelich careers compare
Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) was finished before Christian Yelich (2013–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 2,820 games of Reggie Jackson with 1,734 of Christian Yelich across 21 and 13 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Christian Yelich's edges on the table are stolen bases (232 to 228), batting average (.282 to .262), and on-base percentage (.370 to .356). Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Christian Yelich struck out more than walked (1,683 to 883). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. Christian Yelich was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Christian Yelich's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Reggie Jackson vs Christian Yelich: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Christian Yelich?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Christian Yelich in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Christian Yelich hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Christian Yelich, with .282 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.