Greg Luzinski vs Jim Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Greg Luzinski and Jim Wynn are close to even, splitting the 14 statistical categories compared on this page 7–7. 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 broke in during the 1970s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. 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 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.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Greg Luzinski
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. 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 | Greg Luzinski | Jim Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,821 | Leads: 1,920 |
| At-Bats | 6,505 | Leads: 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 | 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 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,736 vs 1,626 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).
Greg Luzinski — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Wynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Greg Luzinski leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Jim Wynn owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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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Greg Luzinski vs Jim Wynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.