Greg Luzinski vs Jim Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Greg Luzinski has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Greg Luzinski played 1970–1984 as a hitter; Jim Wynn played 1963–1977 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
Greg Luzinski (1970–1984) and Jim Wynn (1963–1977) — they debuted in the 1970s and the 1960s respectively and share 8 seasons. Greg Luzinski finished with 1,795 hits and 307 home runs; Jim Wynn finished with 1,665 hits and 291 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Greg Luzinski, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Greg Luzinski, with 307 to Jim Wynn's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Greg Luzinski, with .840 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average? Greg Luzinski, with .276 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits? Greg Luzinski, with 1,795 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.
- Who drove in more runs? Greg Luzinski, with 1,128 to Jim Wynn's 964.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Greg Luzinski, with 26,035 career PIV to Jim Wynn's 26,023.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Greg Luzinski and Jim Wynn. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Greg Luzinski | Jim Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,821 | 1,920 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,505 | 6,653 |
| Runs | 880 | Leads: 1,105 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,795 | 1,665 |
| Doubles | Leads: 344 | 285 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 39 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 291 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,128 | 964 |
| Walks | 845 | Leads: 1,224 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,495 | 1,427 |
| Stolen Bases | 37 | Leads: 225 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .276 | .250 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .366 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .840 | .802 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Greg Luzinski edges Jim Wynn 26,035 to 26,023 — driven by per-season impact — 1,736 PIV per season to 1,735 — rather than by longevity, since Greg Luzinski played 15 seasons to Jim Wynn's 15. 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).
Greg Luzinski — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Wynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Greg Luzinski leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: hits, doubles, home runs, RBI, and others. Jim Wynn leads 5: runs, triples, walks, stolen bases, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Greg Luzinski. PIV agrees: Greg Luzinski grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Greg Luzinski and Jim Wynn careers compare
From 1970 through 1977, Greg Luzinski and Jim Wynn were in the majors together. With 1,821 games against 1,920 across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Greg Luzinski struck out more than walked (1,495 to 845), and Jim Wynn struck out more than walked (1,427 to 1,224). On the bases, Jim Wynn stole more often per game played (37 steals in 1,821 games for Greg Luzinski, 225 in 1,920 for Jim Wynn). In slugging percentage, Greg Luzinski holds the edge, .478 to .436.
Greg Luzinski vs Jim Wynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Greg Luzinski or Jim Wynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Greg Luzinski leads Jim Wynn in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Greg Luzinski or Jim Wynn hit more home runs?
- Greg Luzinski, with 307 to Jim Wynn's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Greg Luzinski, with .840 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Greg Luzinski, with .276 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits?
- Greg Luzinski, with 1,795 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.