Joe Morgan vs Dave Parker: Career Stats Comparison
Joe Morgan and Dave Parker are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Joe Morgan played 1963–1984 as a hitter; Dave Parker played 1973–1991 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
Joe Morgan (1963–1984) and Dave Parker (1973–1991) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Joe Morgan finished with 2,517 hits and 268 home runs; Dave Parker finished with 2,712 hits and 339 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Dave Parker, with 339 to Joe Morgan's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS? Joe Morgan, with .819 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Parker, with .290 to Joe Morgan's .271.
- Who had more hits? Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Joe Morgan's 2,517.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Parker, with 1,493 to Joe Morgan's 1,133.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Joe Morgan, with 39,255 career PIV to Dave Parker's 23,542.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Joe Morgan
Dave Parker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Joe Morgan and Dave Parker. 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 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Joe Morgan | Dave Parker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,649 | 2,466 |
| At-Bats | 9,277 | Leads: 9,358 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,650 | 1,272 |
| Hits | 2,517 | Leads: 2,712 |
| Doubles | 449 | Leads: 526 |
| Triples | Leads: 96 | 75 |
| Home Runs | 268 | Leads: 339 |
| RBI | 1,133 | Leads: 1,493 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,865 | 683 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,015 | 1,537 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 689 | 154 |
| Batting Avg | .271 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .392 | .339 |
| Slugging % | .427 | Leads: .471 |
| OPS | Leads: .819 | .810 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Joe Morgan outpaces Dave Parker 39,255 to 23,542 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,784 PIV per season to 1,177, across 22 seasons to 20. 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).
Joe Morgan — top 3 seasons by OPS
Dave Parker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Joe Morgan leads in runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Dave Parker owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Joe Morgan. PIV agrees: Joe Morgan grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Joe Morgan and Dave Parker careers compare
Joe Morgan and Dave Parker were active at the same time between 1973 and 1984. With 2,649 games against 2,466 across 22 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Joe Morgan walked more often than struck out (1,865 walks, 1,015 strikeouts), while Dave Parker struck out more than walked (1,537 to 683). Joe Morgan was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Dave Parker's slugging percentage of .471 tops Joe Morgan's .427. On the peak-season lists, Joe Morgan's best year is 1976 at 1.020 OPS and Dave Parker's is 1978 at .979 OPS; Joe Morgan has the stronger single season.
Joe Morgan vs Dave Parker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Joe Morgan or Dave Parker hit more home runs?
- Dave Parker, with 339 to Joe Morgan's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Joe Morgan, with .819 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Parker, with .290 to Joe Morgan's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Joe Morgan's 2,517.