Thurman Munson vs Salvador Perez: Career Stats Comparison
Salvador Perez 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). Thurman Munson played 1969–1979 as a hitter; Salvador Perez has played 2011–present 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
Thurman Munson (1969–1979) and Salvador Perez (2011–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Thurman Munson finished with 1,558 hits and 113 home runs; Salvador Perez has 1,845 hits and 324 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Salvador Perez, with 324 to Thurman Munson's 113.
- Who had the higher OPS? Thurman Munson, with .756 to Salvador Perez's .750.
- Who had the higher batting average? Thurman Munson, with .292 to Salvador Perez's .261.
- Who had more hits? Salvador Perez, with 1,845 to Thurman Munson's 1,558.
- Who drove in more runs? Salvador Perez, with 1,094 to Thurman Munson's 701.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Thurman Munson, with 8,466 career PIV to Salvador Perez's 4,622.
- Who won more championships? Thurman Munson, with 2 World Series titles to Salvador Perez's 1.
Thurman Munson
Salvador Perez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Thurman Munson and Salvador 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 1960s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Salvador Perez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Thurman Munson | Salvador Perez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,423 | Leads: 1,859 |
| At-Bats | 5,344 | Leads: 7,057 |
| Runs | 696 | Leads: 760 |
| Hits | 1,558 | Leads: 1,845 |
| Doubles | 229 | Leads: 344 |
| Triples | Leads: 32 | 12 |
| Home Runs | 113 | Leads: 324 |
| RBI | 701 | Leads: 1,094 |
| Walks | Leads: 438 | 296 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 571 | 1,422 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 48 | 7 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .261 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .346 | .299 |
| Slugging % | .410 | Leads: .451 |
| OPS | Leads: .756 | .750 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Thurman Munson outpaces Salvador Perez 8,466 to 4,622 — driven by per-season impact — 770 PIV per season to 330 — rather than by longevity, since Thurman Munson played 11 seasons to Salvador Perez's 14. 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).
Thurman Munson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Salvador Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Thurman Munson leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Salvador Perez owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Thurman Munson. PIV agrees: Thurman Munson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Thurman Munson and Salvador Perez careers compare
Thurman Munson (1969–1979) was finished before Salvador Perez (2011–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,423 games against 1,859 across 11 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Thurman Munson struck out more than walked (571 to 438), and Salvador Perez struck out more than walked (1,422 to 296). Salvador Perez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 324 of 1,845 hits leaving the park. Best seasons: 1973 for Thurman Munson (.849 OPS, 20 HR, 74 RBI, .301 avg) and 2021 for Salvador Perez (.859 OPS, 48 HR, 121 RBI, .273 avg). Because Salvador Perez is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Thurman Munson vs Salvador Perez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Thurman Munson or Salvador Perez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Salvador Perez leads Thurman Munson in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Thurman Munson or Salvador Perez hit more home runs?
- Salvador Perez, with 324 to Thurman Munson's 113.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Thurman Munson, with .756 to Salvador Perez's .750.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Thurman Munson, with .292 to Salvador Perez's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Salvador Perez, with 1,845 to Thurman Munson's 1,558.