Judy Johnson vs Graig Nettles: Career Stats Comparison
Graig Nettles has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Judy Johnson played ?–1936 as a hitter; Graig Nettles played 1967–1988 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
Judy Johnson (?–1936) and Graig Nettles (1967–1988) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. Judy Johnson finished with 1,078 hits and 36 home runs; Graig Nettles finished with 2,225 hits and 390 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Graig Nettles, with 390 to Judy Johnson's 36.
- Who had the higher OPS? Judy Johnson, with .755 to Graig Nettles's .750.
- Who had the higher batting average? Judy Johnson, with .296 to Graig Nettles's .248.
- Who had more hits? Graig Nettles, with 2,225 to Judy Johnson's 1,078.
- Who drove in more runs? Graig Nettles, with 1,314 to Judy Johnson's 609.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Graig Nettles, with 12,470 career PIV to Judy Johnson's 1,381.
- Who won more championships? Graig Nettles, with 2 World Series titles to Judy Johnson's 1.
Judy Johnson
Graig Nettles
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Judy Johnson and Graig Nettles. 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 | Judy Johnson | Graig Nettles |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 981 | Leads: 2,700 |
| At-Bats | 3,644 | Leads: 8,986 |
| Runs | 615 | Leads: 1,193 |
| Hits | 1,078 | Leads: 2,225 |
| Doubles | 190 | Leads: 328 |
| Triples | Leads: 61 | 28 |
| Home Runs | 36 | Leads: 390 |
| RBI | 609 | Leads: 1,314 |
| Walks | 254 | Leads: 1,088 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 29 | 1,209 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 95 | 32 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .296 | .248 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .344 | .329 |
| Slugging % | .411 | Leads: .421 |
| OPS | Leads: .755 | .750 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Graig Nettles outpaces Judy Johnson 12,470 to 1,381 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 567 PIV per season to 66, across 22 seasons to 21. 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).
Judy Johnson — top 2 seasons by OPS
Graig Nettles — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Graig Nettles leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Judy Johnson owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Graig Nettles. PIV agrees: Graig Nettles grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Judy Johnson and Graig Nettles careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Judy Johnson's ended in 1936, and Graig Nettles debuted in 1967. Graig Nettles has the far longer record, 2,700 games against 981 across 21 and 22 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. At the plate, Judy Johnson walked more often than struck out (254 walks, 29 strikeouts), while Graig Nettles struck out more than walked (1,209 to 1,088). Graig Nettles is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,225 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Graig Nettles holds the edge, .421 to .411.
Judy Johnson vs Graig Nettles: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Judy Johnson or Graig Nettles?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Graig Nettles leads Judy Johnson in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Judy Johnson or Graig Nettles hit more home runs?
- Graig Nettles, with 390 to Judy Johnson's 36.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Judy Johnson, with .755 to Graig Nettles's .750.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Judy Johnson, with .296 to Graig Nettles's .248.
- Who had more hits?
- Graig Nettles, with 2,225 to Judy Johnson's 1,078.