Thurman Munson vs Cal Raleigh: Career Stats Comparison
Thurman Munson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Cal Raleigh has played 2021–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 Cal Raleigh (2021–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Thurman Munson finished with 1,558 hits and 113 home runs; Cal Raleigh has 571 hits and 176 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? Cal Raleigh, with 176 to Thurman Munson's 113.
- Who had the higher OPS? Cal Raleigh, with .775 to Thurman Munson's .756.
- Who had the higher batting average? Thurman Munson, with .292 to Cal Raleigh's .218.
- Who had more hits? Thurman Munson, with 1,558 to Cal Raleigh's 571.
- Who drove in more runs? Thurman Munson, with 701 to Cal Raleigh's 445.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Thurman Munson, with 8,466 career PIV to Cal Raleigh's 4,781.
- Who won more championships? Thurman Munson, with 2 World Series titles to Cal Raleigh's 0.
Thurman Munson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Thurman Munson and Cal Raleigh. 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 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Cal Raleigh is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Thurman Munson | Cal Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,423 | 749 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,344 | 2,615 |
| Runs | Leads: 696 | 362 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,558 | 571 |
| Doubles | Leads: 229 | 110 |
| Triples | Leads: 32 | 2 |
| Home Runs | 113 | Leads: 176 |
| RBI | Leads: 701 | 445 |
| Walks | Leads: 438 | 338 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 571 | 860 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 48 | 23 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .292 | .218 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .346 | .311 |
| Slugging % | .410 | Leads: .464 |
| OPS | .756 | Leads: .775 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Thurman Munson outpaces Cal Raleigh 8,466 to 4,781 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Thurman Munson played 11 seasons to Cal Raleigh's 5, while Cal Raleigh carries the higher per-season figure (956 to 770). 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
Cal Raleigh — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Thurman Munson leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Cal Raleigh owns home runs and OPS. 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 Cal Raleigh careers compare
Thurman Munson (1969–1979) was finished before Cal Raleigh (2021–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 1,423 games of Thurman Munson with 749 of Cal Raleigh across 11 and 5 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. The green cells for Cal Raleigh are home runs (176 to 113), slugging percentage (.464 to .410), and OPS (.775 to .756). At the plate, Thurman Munson struck out more than walked (571 to 438), and Cal Raleigh struck out more than walked (860 to 338). Home runs make up a larger share of Cal Raleigh's hits: 113 of 1,558 for Thurman Munson, 176 of 571 for Cal Raleigh. Cal Raleigh's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Thurman Munson vs Cal Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Thurman Munson or Cal Raleigh?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Thurman Munson leads Cal Raleigh in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Thurman Munson or Cal Raleigh hit more home runs?
- Cal Raleigh, with 176 to Thurman Munson's 113.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Cal Raleigh, with .775 to Thurman Munson's .756.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Thurman Munson, with .292 to Cal Raleigh's .218.
- Who had more hits?
- Thurman Munson, with 1,558 to Cal Raleigh's 571.