Bob Johnson vs Joe Medwick: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Johnson and Joe Medwick are close to even, splitting the 14 statistical categories compared on this page 7–7. Bob Johnson played 1933–1945 as a hitter; Joe Medwick played 1932–1948 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
Bob Johnson (1933–1945) and Joe Medwick (1932–1948) — both broke in during the 1930s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Bob Johnson finished with 2,051 hits and 288 home runs; Joe Medwick finished with 2,471 hits and 205 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Bob Johnson, with 288 to Joe Medwick's 205.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bob Johnson, with .899 to Joe Medwick's .867.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joe Medwick, with .324 to Bob Johnson's .296.
- Who had more hits? Joe Medwick, with 2,471 to Bob Johnson's 2,051.
- Who drove in more runs? Joe Medwick, with 1,383 to Bob Johnson's 1,283.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bob Johnson, with 37,613 career PIV to Joe Medwick's 28,897.
- Who won more championships? Joe Medwick, with 1 World Series title to Bob Johnson's 0.
Bob Johnson
Joe Medwick
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bob Johnson and Joe Medwick. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted -- a .305 in 1965 and a .298 in 2001 came out of very different run environments -- so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Bob Johnson | Joe Medwick |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,863 | Leads: 1,984 |
| At-Bats | 6,920 | Leads: 7,635 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,239 | 1,198 |
| Hits | 2,051 | Leads: 2,471 |
| Doubles | 396 | Leads: 540 |
| Triples | 95 | Leads: 113 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 288 | 205 |
| RBI | 1,283 | Leads: 1,383 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,075 | 437 |
| Strikeouts | 851 | 551 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 96 | 42 |
| Batting Avg | .296 | Leads: .324 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .393 | .362 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .506 | .505 |
| OPS | Leads: .899 | .867 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Johnson leads Joe Medwick 37,613 to 28,897 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,893 vs 1,445 per year). 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).
Bob Johnson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Joe Medwick — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bob Johnson leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Joe Medwick owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bob Johnson. PIV agrees: Bob Johnson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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Bob Johnson vs Joe Medwick: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Bob Johnson or Joe Medwick hit more home runs?
- Bob Johnson, with 288 to Joe Medwick's 205.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bob Johnson, with .899 to Joe Medwick's .867.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joe Medwick, with .324 to Bob Johnson's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Joe Medwick, with 2,471 to Bob Johnson's 2,051.