Hal McRae vs Brooks Robinson: Career Stats Comparison
Brooks Robinson 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). Hal McRae played 1968–1987 as a hitter; Brooks Robinson played 1955–1977 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
Hal McRae (1968–1987) and Brooks Robinson (1955–1977) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Hal McRae finished with 2,091 hits and 191 home runs; Brooks Robinson finished with 2,848 hits and 268 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Brooks Robinson, with 268 to Hal McRae's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Hal McRae, with .805 to Brooks Robinson's .723.
- Who had the higher batting average? Hal McRae, with .290 to Brooks Robinson's .267.
- Who had more hits? Brooks Robinson, with 2,848 to Hal McRae's 2,091.
- Who drove in more runs? Brooks Robinson, with 1,357 to Hal McRae's 1,097.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Hal McRae, with 19,055 career PIV to Brooks Robinson's 9,441.
- Who won more championships? Brooks Robinson, with 2 World Series titles to Hal McRae's 1.
Hal McRae
Brooks Robinson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hal McRae and Brooks Robinson. 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 1960s and the 1950s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Hal McRae | Brooks Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,084 | Leads: 2,896 |
| At-Bats | 7,218 | Leads: 10,654 |
| Runs | 940 | Leads: 1,232 |
| Hits | 2,091 | Leads: 2,848 |
| Doubles | Leads: 484 | 482 |
| Triples | 66 | Leads: 68 |
| Home Runs | 191 | Leads: 268 |
| RBI | 1,097 | Leads: 1,357 |
| Walks | 648 | Leads: 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 779 | 990 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 109 | 28 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .267 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .322 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .454 | .401 |
| OPS | Leads: .805 | .723 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Hal McRae outpaces Brooks Robinson 19,055 to 9,441 — driven by per-season impact — 1,003 PIV per season to 410 — rather than by longevity, since Hal McRae played 19 seasons to Brooks Robinson'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).
Hal McRae — top 3 seasons by OPS
Brooks Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Hal McRae leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Brooks Robinson owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Hal McRae. PIV agrees: Hal McRae grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Hal McRae and Brooks Robinson careers compare
From 1968 through 1977, Hal McRae and Brooks Robinson were in the majors together. With 2,084 games against 2,896 across 19 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Hal McRae struck out more than walked (779 to 648), and Brooks Robinson struck out more than walked (990 to 860). On the bases, Hal McRae stole more often per game played (109 steals in 2,084 games for Hal McRae, 28 in 2,896 for Brooks Robinson). Hal McRae's slugging percentage of .454 tops Brooks Robinson's .401.
Hal McRae vs Brooks Robinson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hal McRae or Brooks Robinson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Brooks Robinson leads Hal McRae in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Hal McRae or Brooks Robinson hit more home runs?
- Brooks Robinson, with 268 to Hal McRae's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Hal McRae, with .805 to Brooks Robinson's .723.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Hal McRae, with .290 to Brooks Robinson's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Brooks Robinson, with 2,848 to Hal McRae's 2,091.