Biz Mackey vs Thurman Munson: Career Stats Comparison
Thurman Munson has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Biz Mackey played ?–1947 as a hitter; Thurman Munson played 1969–1979 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
Biz Mackey (?–1947) and Thurman Munson (1969–1979) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. Biz Mackey finished with 1,165 hits and 64 home runs; Thurman Munson finished with 1,558 hits and 113 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Thurman Munson, with 113 to Biz Mackey's 64.
- Who had the higher OPS? Biz Mackey, with .871 to Thurman Munson's .756.
- Who had the higher batting average? Biz Mackey, with .329 to Thurman Munson's .292.
- Who had more hits? Thurman Munson, with 1,558 to Biz Mackey's 1,165.
- Who drove in more runs? Thurman Munson, with 701 to Biz Mackey's 698.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Biz Mackey, with 11,740 career PIV to Thurman Munson's 8,466.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Thurman Munson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Biz Mackey and Thurman Munson. 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 | Biz Mackey | Thurman Munson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,031 | Leads: 1,423 |
| At-Bats | 3,540 | Leads: 5,344 |
| Runs | 584 | Leads: 696 |
| Hits | 1,165 | Leads: 1,558 |
| Doubles | 202 | Leads: 229 |
| Triples | Leads: 64 | 32 |
| Home Runs | 64 | Leads: 113 |
| RBI | 698 | Leads: 701 |
| Walks | 361 | Leads: 438 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 18 | 571 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 73 | 48 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .329 | .292 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .394 | .346 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .477 | .410 |
| OPS | Leads: .871 | .756 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Biz Mackey outpaces Thurman Munson 11,740 to 8,466 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Biz Mackey played 29 seasons to Thurman Munson's 11, while Thurman Munson carries the higher per-season figure (770 to 405). 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).
Biz Mackey — top 1 season by OPS
Thurman Munson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Biz Mackey leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Thurman Munson owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Biz Mackey. PIV agrees: Biz Mackey grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Biz Mackey and Thurman Munson careers compare
Biz Mackey (?–1947) was finished before Thurman Munson (1969–1979) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 1,031 games for Biz Mackey and 1,423 for Thurman Munson across 29 and 11 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Biz Mackey walked more often than struck out (361 walks, 18 strikeouts), while Thurman Munson struck out more than walked (571 to 438). Thurman Munson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 113 of 1,558 hits leaving the park. Biz Mackey's slugging percentage of .477 tops Thurman Munson's .410.
Biz Mackey vs Thurman Munson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Biz Mackey or Thurman Munson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Thurman Munson leads Biz Mackey in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Biz Mackey or Thurman Munson hit more home runs?
- Thurman Munson, with 113 to Biz Mackey's 64.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Biz Mackey, with .871 to Thurman Munson's .756.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Biz Mackey, with .329 to Thurman Munson's .292.
- Who had more hits?
- Thurman Munson, with 1,558 to Biz Mackey's 1,165.