Don Mattingly vs Willie Randolph: Career Stats Comparison
Willie Randolph 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). Don Mattingly played 1982–1995 as a hitter; Willie Randolph played 1975–1992 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
Don Mattingly (1982–1995) and Willie Randolph (1975–1992) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Don Mattingly finished with 2,153 hits and 222 home runs; Willie Randolph finished with 2,210 hits and 54 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Don Mattingly, with 222 to Willie Randolph's 54.
- Who had the higher OPS? Don Mattingly, with .830 to Willie Randolph's .724.
- Who had the higher batting average? Don Mattingly, with .307 to Willie Randolph's .276.
- Who had more hits? Willie Randolph, with 2,210 to Don Mattingly's 2,153.
- Who drove in more runs? Don Mattingly, with 1,099 to Willie Randolph's 687.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Don Mattingly, with 21,189 career PIV to Willie Randolph's 8,604.
- Who won more championships? Willie Randolph, with 2 World Series titles to Don Mattingly's 0.
Don Mattingly
Willie Randolph
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Don Mattingly and Willie Randolph. 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 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Don Mattingly | Willie Randolph |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,785 | Leads: 2,202 |
| At-Bats | 7,003 | Leads: 8,018 |
| Runs | 1,007 | Leads: 1,239 |
| Hits | 2,153 | Leads: 2,210 |
| Doubles | Leads: 442 | 316 |
| Triples | 20 | Leads: 65 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 222 | 54 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,099 | 687 |
| Walks | 588 | Leads: 1,243 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 444 | 675 |
| Stolen Bases | 14 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .307 | .276 |
| On-Base % | .358 | Leads: .373 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .471 | .351 |
| OPS | Leads: .830 | .724 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Don Mattingly outpaces Willie Randolph 21,189 to 8,604 — driven by per-season impact — 1,514 PIV per season to 453 — rather than by longevity, since Don Mattingly played 14 seasons to Willie Randolph's 19. 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).
Don Mattingly — top 3 seasons by OPS
Willie Randolph — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Don Mattingly leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OPS, while Willie Randolph owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Don Mattingly. PIV agrees: Don Mattingly grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Don Mattingly and Willie Randolph careers compare
From 1982 through 1992, Don Mattingly and Willie Randolph were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,785 games for Don Mattingly and 2,202 for Willie Randolph across 14 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Don Mattingly walked more often than struck out (588 walks, 444 strikeouts); Willie Randolph walked more often than struck out (1,243 walks, 675 strikeouts). Don Mattingly is the more power-leaning hitter, with 222 of 2,153 hits leaving the park. Willie Randolph was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Willie Randolph's on-base percentage of .373 tops Don Mattingly's .358.
Don Mattingly vs Willie Randolph: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Don Mattingly or Willie Randolph?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Willie Randolph leads Don Mattingly in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Don Mattingly or Willie Randolph hit more home runs?
- Don Mattingly, with 222 to Willie Randolph's 54.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Don Mattingly, with .830 to Willie Randolph's .724.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Don Mattingly, with .307 to Willie Randolph's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Willie Randolph, with 2,210 to Don Mattingly's 2,153.