Fred McGriff vs Tony Perez: Career Stats Comparison
Fred McGriff 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). Fred McGriff played 1986–2004 as a hitter; Tony Perez played 1964–1986 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
Fred McGriff (1986–2004) and Tony Perez (1964–1986) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Fred McGriff finished with 2,490 hits and 493 home runs; Tony Perez finished with 2,732 hits and 379 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Fred McGriff, with 493 to Tony Perez's 379.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred McGriff, with .886 to Tony Perez's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average? Fred McGriff, with .284 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits? Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Fred McGriff's 2,490.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Perez, with 1,652 to Fred McGriff's 1,550.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred McGriff, with 37,233 career PIV to Tony Perez's 28,896.
- Who won more championships? Tony Perez, with 2 World Series titles to Fred McGriff's 1.
Fred McGriff
Tony Perez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Fred McGriff and Tony Perez. 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 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Fred McGriff | Tony Perez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,460 | Leads: 2,777 |
| At-Bats | 8,757 | Leads: 9,778 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,349 | 1,272 |
| Hits | 2,490 | Leads: 2,732 |
| Doubles | 441 | Leads: 505 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 79 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 493 | 379 |
| RBI | 1,550 | Leads: 1,652 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,305 | 925 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,882 | 1,867 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 72 | 49 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .284 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .377 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .509 | .463 |
| OPS | Leads: .886 | .804 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred McGriff leads Tony Perez 37,233 to 28,896 — driven by per-season impact — 1,773 PIV per season to 1,256 — rather than by longevity, since Fred McGriff played 21 seasons to Tony Perez's 23. 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).
Fred McGriff — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tony Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fred McGriff leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Tony Perez owns hits and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fred McGriff. PIV agrees: Fred McGriff grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Fred McGriff and Tony Perez careers compare
From 1986 through 1986, Fred McGriff and Tony Perez were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,460 games for Fred McGriff and 2,777 for Tony Perez across 21 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Fred McGriff struck out more than walked (1,882 to 1,305); Tony Perez struck out more than walked (1,867 to 925). Home runs make up a larger share of Fred McGriff's hits: 493 of 2,490 for Fred McGriff, 379 of 2,732 for Tony Perez. Fred McGriff's slugging percentage of .509 tops Tony Perez's .463.
Fred McGriff vs Tony Perez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fred McGriff or Tony Perez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Fred McGriff leads Tony Perez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Fred McGriff or Tony Perez hit more home runs?
- Fred McGriff, with 493 to Tony Perez's 379.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred McGriff, with .886 to Tony Perez's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Fred McGriff, with .284 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Fred McGriff's 2,490.