Derek Jeter vs Bernie Williams: Career Stats Comparison
Derek Jeter has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Derek Jeter played 1995–2014 as a hitter; Bernie Williams played 1991–2006 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
Derek Jeter (1995–2014) and Bernie Williams (1991–2006) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Derek Jeter finished with 3,465 hits and 260 home runs; Bernie Williams finished with 2,336 hits and 287 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Bernie Williams, with 287 to Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bernie Williams, with .858 to Derek Jeter's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average? Derek Jeter, with .310 to Bernie Williams's .297.
- Who had more hits? Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to Bernie Williams's 2,336.
- Who drove in more runs? Derek Jeter, with 1,311 to Bernie Williams's 1,257.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Derek Jeter, with 24,469 career PIV to Bernie Williams's 24,401.
- Who won more championships? Derek Jeter, with 5 World Series titles to Bernie Williams's 4.
Derek Jeter
Bernie Williams
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams. 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 | Derek Jeter | Bernie Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,747 | 2,076 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,195 | 7,869 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,923 | 1,366 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,465 | 2,336 |
| Doubles | Leads: 544 | 449 |
| Triples | Leads: 66 | 55 |
| Home Runs | 260 | Leads: 287 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,311 | 1,257 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,082 | 1,069 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,840 | 1,212 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 358 | 147 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .310 | .297 |
| On-Base % | .377 | Leads: .381 |
| Slugging % | .440 | Leads: .477 |
| OPS | .817 | Leads: .858 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Derek Jeter edges Bernie Williams 24,469 to 24,401 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Derek Jeter played 20 seasons to Bernie Williams's 16, while Bernie Williams carries the higher per-season figure (1,525 to 1,223). 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).
Derek Jeter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Bernie Williams — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Derek Jeter leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Bernie Williams owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Derek Jeter. PIV agrees: Derek Jeter grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams careers compare
From 1995 through 2006, Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams were in the majors together. With 2,747 games against 2,076 across 20 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Bernie Williams comes out ahead, it is in home runs (287 to 260), on-base percentage (.381 to .377), and slugging percentage (.477 to .440). Derek Jeter struck out more than walked (1,840 to 1,082); Bernie Williams struck out more than walked (1,212 to 1,069). Bernie Williams is the more power-leaning hitter, with 287 of 2,336 hits leaving the park.
Derek Jeter vs Bernie Williams: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Derek Jeter or Bernie Williams?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Derek Jeter leads Bernie Williams in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Derek Jeter or Bernie Williams hit more home runs?
- Bernie Williams, with 287 to Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bernie Williams, with .858 to Derek Jeter's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Derek Jeter, with .310 to Bernie Williams's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to Bernie Williams's 2,336.