Bill Madlock vs Jason Thompson: Career Stats Comparison
Bill Madlock has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Bill Madlock played 1973–1987 as a hitter; Jason Thompson played 1976–1986 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
Bill Madlock (1973–1987) and Jason Thompson (1976–1986) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Bill Madlock finished with 2,008 hits and 163 home runs; Jason Thompson finished with 1,253 hits and 208 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jason Thompson, with 208 to Bill Madlock's 163.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bill Madlock, with .807 to Jason Thompson's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bill Madlock, with .305 to Jason Thompson's .261.
- Who had more hits? Bill Madlock, with 2,008 to Jason Thompson's 1,253.
- Who drove in more runs? Bill Madlock, with 860 to Jason Thompson's 782.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bill Madlock, with 17,798 career PIV to Jason Thompson's 14,527.
- Who won more championships? Bill Madlock, with 1 World Series title to Jason Thompson's 0.
Bill Madlock
Jason Thompson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bill Madlock and Jason Thompson. 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 | Bill Madlock | Jason Thompson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,806 | 1,418 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,594 | 4,802 |
| Runs | Leads: 920 | 640 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,008 | 1,253 |
| Doubles | Leads: 348 | 204 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 12 |
| Home Runs | 163 | Leads: 208 |
| RBI | Leads: 860 | 782 |
| Walks | 605 | Leads: 816 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 510 | 862 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 174 | 8 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .261 |
| On-Base % | .365 | Leads: .366 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .442 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .807 | .804 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bill Madlock leads Jason Thompson 17,798 to 14,527 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Bill Madlock played 18 seasons to Jason Thompson's 12, while Jason Thompson carries the higher per-season figure (1,211 to 989). 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).
Bill Madlock — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jason Thompson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bill Madlock leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Jason Thompson owns home runs and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bill Madlock. PIV agrees: Bill Madlock grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Bill Madlock and Jason Thompson careers compare
Bill Madlock and Jason Thompson were active at the same time between 1976 and 1986. The two careers are close in length, 1,806 games for Bill Madlock and 1,418 for Jason Thompson across 18 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Jason Thompson are home runs (208 to 163), walks (816 to 605), and on-base percentage (.366 to .365). At the plate, Bill Madlock walked more often than struck out (605 walks, 510 strikeouts), while Jason Thompson struck out more than walked (862 to 816). Jason Thompson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 208 of 1,253 hits leaving the park.
Bill Madlock vs Jason Thompson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bill Madlock or Jason Thompson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Bill Madlock leads Jason Thompson in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Bill Madlock or Jason Thompson hit more home runs?
- Jason Thompson, with 208 to Bill Madlock's 163.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bill Madlock, with .807 to Jason Thompson's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bill Madlock, with .305 to Jason Thompson's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Bill Madlock, with 2,008 to Jason Thompson's 1,253.