Barry Larkin vs Bobby Witt: Career Stats Comparison
Barry Larkin has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Barry Larkin played 1986–2004 as a hitter; Bobby Witt has played 2022–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
Barry Larkin (1986–2004) and Bobby Witt (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Barry Larkin finished with 2,340 hits and 198 home runs; Bobby Witt has 879 hits and 123 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? Barry Larkin, with 198 to Bobby Witt's 123.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bobby Witt, with .836 to Barry Larkin's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Barry Larkin, with .295 to Bobby Witt's .288.
- Who had more hits? Barry Larkin, with 2,340 to Bobby Witt's 879.
- Who drove in more runs? Barry Larkin, with 960 to Bobby Witt's 427.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Barry Larkin, with 17,788 career PIV to Bobby Witt's 8,065.
- Who won more championships? Barry Larkin, with 1 World Series title to Bobby Witt's 0.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Barry Larkin and Bobby Witt. 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 1980s and the 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Bobby Witt is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Barry Larkin | Bobby Witt |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,180 | 769 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,937 | 3,049 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,329 | 497 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,340 | 879 |
| Doubles | Leads: 441 | 184 |
| Triples | Leads: 76 | 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 198 | 123 |
| RBI | Leads: 960 | 427 |
| Walks | Leads: 939 | 243 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 817 | 596 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 379 | 193 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .288 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .343 |
| Slugging % | .444 | Leads: .493 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .836 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Barry Larkin outpaces Bobby Witt 17,788 to 8,065 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Barry Larkin played 19 seasons to Bobby Witt's 4, while Bobby Witt carries the higher per-season figure (2,016 to 936). 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).
Barry Larkin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Bobby Witt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Barry Larkin leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Bobby Witt owns OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Barry Larkin. PIV agrees: Barry Larkin grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Barry Larkin and Bobby Witt careers compare
No season is shared: Barry Larkin played 1986–2004, Bobby Witt 2022–present. The table compares 2,180 games of Barry Larkin with 769 of Bobby Witt across 19 and 4 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. The green cells for Bobby Witt are slugging percentage (.493 to .444) and OPS (.836 to .815). Plate discipline differs: Barry Larkin walked more often than struck out (939 walks, 817 strikeouts), but Bobby Witt struck out more than walked (596 to 243). Bobby Witt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 123 of 879 hits leaving the park. Bobby Witt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Bobby Witt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Barry Larkin vs Bobby Witt: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Barry Larkin or Bobby Witt?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Barry Larkin leads Bobby Witt in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Barry Larkin or Bobby Witt hit more home runs?
- Barry Larkin, with 198 to Bobby Witt's 123.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bobby Witt, with .836 to Barry Larkin's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Barry Larkin, with .295 to Bobby Witt's .288.
- Who had more hits?
- Barry Larkin, with 2,340 to Bobby Witt's 879.