Dale Murphy vs Ken Singleton: Career Stats Comparison
Dale Murphy has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dale Murphy played 1976–1993 as a hitter; Ken Singleton played 1970–1984 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
Dale Murphy (1976–1993) and Ken Singleton (1970–1984) — both debuted in the 1970s. Dale Murphy finished with 2,111 hits and 398 home runs; Ken Singleton finished with 2,029 hits and 246 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Dale Murphy, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Dale Murphy, with 398 to Ken Singleton's 246.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Singleton, with .824 to Dale Murphy's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ken Singleton, with .282 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits? Dale Murphy, with 2,111 to Ken Singleton's 2,029.
- Who drove in more runs? Dale Murphy, with 1,266 to Ken Singleton's 1,065.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Singleton, with 29,530 career PIV to Dale Murphy's 24,431.
Dale Murphy
Ken Singleton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dale Murphy and Ken Singleton. 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 | Dale Murphy | Ken Singleton |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,180 | 2,082 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,960 | 7,189 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,197 | 985 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,111 | 2,029 |
| Doubles | Leads: 350 | 317 |
| Triples | Leads: 39 | 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 398 | 246 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,266 | 1,065 |
| Walks | 986 | Leads: 1,263 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,748 | 1,246 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 161 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | .265 | Leads: .282 |
| On-Base % | .346 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .469 | .436 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .824 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Singleton leads Dale Murphy 29,530 to 24,431 — driven by per-season impact — 1,969 PIV per season to 1,357 — rather than by longevity, since Ken Singleton played 15 seasons to Dale Murphy's 18. 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).
Dale Murphy — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ken Singleton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Dale Murphy leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Ken Singleton leads 4: walks, batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dale Murphy. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Ken Singleton higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Dale Murphy and Ken Singleton careers compare
Dale Murphy and Ken Singleton were active at the same time between 1976 and 1984. With 2,180 games against 2,082 across 18 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Ken Singleton comes out ahead, it is in walks (1,263 to 986), batting average (.282 to .265), and on-base percentage (.388 to .346). Plate discipline differs: Dale Murphy struck out more than walked (1,748 to 986), but Ken Singleton walked more often than struck out (1,263 walks, 1,246 strikeouts). Dale Murphy is the more power-leaning hitter, with 398 of 2,111 hits leaving the park. Dale Murphy was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Dale Murphy vs Ken Singleton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dale Murphy or Ken Singleton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dale Murphy leads Ken Singleton in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Dale Murphy or Ken Singleton hit more home runs?
- Dale Murphy, with 398 to Ken Singleton's 246.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Singleton, with .824 to Dale Murphy's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ken Singleton, with .282 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Dale Murphy, with 2,111 to Ken Singleton's 2,029.