Thurman Munson vs Darrell Porter: Career Stats Comparison
Darrell Porter has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Darrell Porter played 1971–1987 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 Darrell Porter (1971–1987) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Thurman Munson finished with 1,558 hits and 113 home runs; Darrell Porter finished with 1,369 hits and 188 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Darrell Porter, with 188 to Thurman Munson's 113.
- Who had the higher OPS? Darrell Porter, with .763 to Thurman Munson's .756.
- Who had the higher batting average? Thurman Munson, with .292 to Darrell Porter's .247.
- Who had more hits? Thurman Munson, with 1,558 to Darrell Porter's 1,369.
- Who drove in more runs? Darrell Porter, with 826 to Thurman Munson's 701.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Darrell Porter, with 10,538 career PIV to Thurman Munson's 8,466.
- Who won more championships? Thurman Munson, with 2 World Series titles to Darrell Porter's 1.
Thurman Munson
Darrell Porter
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Thurman Munson and Darrell Porter. 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 | Thurman Munson | Darrell Porter |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,423 | Leads: 1,782 |
| At-Bats | 5,344 | Leads: 5,539 |
| Runs | 696 | Leads: 765 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,558 | 1,369 |
| Doubles | 229 | Leads: 237 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 48 |
| Home Runs | 113 | Leads: 188 |
| RBI | 701 | Leads: 826 |
| Walks | 438 | Leads: 905 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 571 | 1,025 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 48 | 39 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .247 |
| On-Base % | .346 | Leads: .354 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .410 | .409 |
| OPS | .756 | Leads: .763 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Darrell Porter leads Thurman Munson 10,538 to 8,466 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Darrell Porter played 17 seasons to Thurman Munson's 11, while Thurman Munson carries the higher per-season figure (770 to 620). 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
Darrell Porter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Darrell Porter leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Thurman Munson owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Darrell Porter. PIV agrees: Darrell Porter grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Thurman Munson and Darrell Porter careers compare
From 1971 through 1979, Thurman Munson and Darrell Porter were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,423 games for Thurman Munson and 1,782 for Darrell Porter across 11 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Thurman Munson's edges on the table are hits (1,558 to 1,369), stolen bases (48 to 39), and batting average (.292 to .247). Thurman Munson struck out more than walked (571 to 438); Darrell Porter struck out more than walked (1,025 to 905). Home runs make up a larger share of Darrell Porter's hits: 113 of 1,558 for Thurman Munson, 188 of 1,369 for Darrell Porter.
Thurman Munson vs Darrell Porter: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Thurman Munson or Darrell Porter?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Darrell Porter leads Thurman Munson in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Thurman Munson or Darrell Porter hit more home runs?
- Darrell Porter, with 188 to Thurman Munson's 113.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Darrell Porter, with .763 to Thurman Munson's .756.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Thurman Munson, with .292 to Darrell Porter's .247.
- Who had more hits?
- Thurman Munson, with 1,558 to Darrell Porter's 1,369.