Jeff Kent vs Tony Lazzeri: Career Stats Comparison
Jeff Kent 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). Jeff Kent played 1992–2008 as a hitter; Tony Lazzeri played 1926–1939 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
Jeff Kent (1992–2008) and Tony Lazzeri (1926–1939) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1920s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jeff Kent finished with 2,461 hits and 377 home runs; Tony Lazzeri finished with 1,840 hits and 178 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jeff Kent, with 377 to Tony Lazzeri's 178.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Kent, with .855 to Tony Lazzeri's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tony Lazzeri, with .292 to Jeff Kent's .290.
- Who had more hits? Jeff Kent, with 2,461 to Tony Lazzeri's 1,840.
- Who drove in more runs? Jeff Kent, with 1,518 to Tony Lazzeri's 1,191.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Kent, with 22,166 career PIV to Tony Lazzeri's 19,403.
- Who won more championships? Tony Lazzeri, with 5 World Series titles to Jeff Kent's 1.
Jeff Kent
Tony Lazzeri
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Kent and Tony Lazzeri. 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 1990s and the 1920s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jeff Kent | Tony Lazzeri |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,298 | 1,740 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,498 | 6,297 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,320 | 986 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,461 | 1,840 |
| Doubles | Leads: 560 | 334 |
| Triples | 47 | Leads: 115 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 377 | 178 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,518 | 1,191 |
| Walks | 801 | Leads: 869 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,522 | 864 |
| Stolen Bases | 94 | Leads: 148 |
| Batting Avg | .290 | Leads: .292 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .500 | .467 |
| OPS | Leads: .855 | .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Kent leads Tony Lazzeri 22,166 to 19,403 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jeff Kent played 19 seasons to Tony Lazzeri's 15, while Tony Lazzeri carries the higher per-season figure (1,294 to 1,167). 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).
Jeff Kent — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tony Lazzeri — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Kent leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Tony Lazzeri owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jeff Kent. PIV agrees: Jeff Kent grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jeff Kent and Tony Lazzeri careers compare
Tony Lazzeri (1926–1939) was finished before Jeff Kent (1992–2008) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,298 games against 1,740 across 19 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Jeff Kent struck out more than walked (1,522 to 801), while Tony Lazzeri walked more often than struck out (869 walks, 864 strikeouts). Jeff Kent is the more power-leaning hitter, with 377 of 2,461 hits leaving the park. Tony Lazzeri was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Tony Lazzeri holds the edge, .380 to .356.
Jeff Kent vs Tony Lazzeri: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Kent or Tony Lazzeri?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jeff Kent leads Tony Lazzeri in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Kent or Tony Lazzeri hit more home runs?
- Jeff Kent, with 377 to Tony Lazzeri's 178.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Kent, with .855 to Tony Lazzeri's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tony Lazzeri, with .292 to Jeff Kent's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Jeff Kent, with 2,461 to Tony Lazzeri's 1,840.