Minnie Miñoso vs Ted Williams: Career Stats Comparison
Ted Williams has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Minnie Miñoso played 1949–1980 as a hitter; Ted Williams played 1939–1960 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
Minnie Miñoso (1949–1980) and Ted Williams (1939–1960) — they debuted in the 1940s and the 1930s respectively and share 12 seasons. Minnie Miñoso finished with 2,113 hits and 195 home runs; Ted Williams finished with 2,654 hits and 521 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Ted Williams, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Ted Williams, with 521 to Minnie Miñoso's 195.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ted Williams, with 1.116 to Minnie Miñoso's .848.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ted Williams, with .344 to Minnie Miñoso's .299.
- Who had more hits? Ted Williams, with 2,654 to Minnie Miñoso's 2,113.
- Who drove in more runs? Ted Williams, with 1,839 to Minnie Miñoso's 1,089.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ted Williams, with 96,302 career PIV to Minnie Miñoso's 28,349.
Minnie Miñoso
Ted Williams
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Minnie Miñoso and Ted Williams. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Minnie Miñoso | Ted Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,948 | 2,292 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,059 | 7,706 |
| Runs | 1,228 | Leads: 1,798 |
| Hits | 2,113 | Leads: 2,654 |
| Doubles | 365 | Leads: 525 |
| Triples | Leads: 95 | 71 |
| Home Runs | 195 | Leads: 521 |
| RBI | 1,089 | Leads: 1,839 |
| Walks | 848 | Leads: 2,021 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 585 | 709 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 216 | 24 |
| Batting Avg | .299 | Leads: .344 |
| On-Base % | .387 | Leads: .482 |
| Slugging % | .461 | Leads: .634 |
| OPS | .848 | Leads: 1.116 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ted Williams outpaces Minnie Miñoso 96,302 to 28,349 — driven by per-season impact — 5,069 PIV per season to 1,417 — rather than by longevity, since Ted Williams played 19 seasons to Minnie Miñoso's 20. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Minnie Miñoso — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ted Williams — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Ted Williams leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and others. Minnie Miñoso leads 2: triples and stolen bases. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ted Williams. PIV agrees: Ted Williams grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Minnie Miñoso and Ted Williams careers compare
From 1949 through 1960, Minnie Miñoso and Ted Williams were in the majors together. With 1,948 games against 2,292 across 20 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Minnie Miñoso's edges on the table are triples (95 to 71) and stolen bases (216 to 24). At the plate, Minnie Miñoso walked more often than struck out (848 walks, 585 strikeouts), and Ted Williams walked more often than struck out (2,021 walks, 709 strikeouts). Ted Williams is the more power-leaning hitter, with 521 of 2,654 hits leaving the park. Minnie Miñoso was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Ted Williams's on-base percentage of .482 tops Minnie Miñoso's .387.
Minnie Miñoso vs Ted Williams: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Minnie Miñoso or Ted Williams?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ted Williams leads Minnie Miñoso in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Minnie Miñoso or Ted Williams hit more home runs?
- Ted Williams, with 521 to Minnie Miñoso's 195.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ted Williams, with 1.116 to Minnie Miñoso's .848.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ted Williams, with .344 to Minnie Miñoso's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Ted Williams, with 2,654 to Minnie Miñoso's 2,113.