Eddie Murray vs Pete Rose: Career Stats Comparison
Pete Rose 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). Eddie Murray played 1977–1997 as a hitter; Pete Rose played 1963–1986 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
Eddie Murray (1977–1997) and Pete Rose (1963–1986) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Eddie Murray finished with 3,255 hits and 504 home runs; Pete Rose finished with 4,256 hits and 160 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Eddie Murray, with 504 to Pete Rose's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS? Eddie Murray, with .836 to Pete Rose's .784.
- Who had the higher batting average? Pete Rose, with .303 to Eddie Murray's .287.
- Who had more hits? Pete Rose, with 4,256 to Eddie Murray's 3,255.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Murray, with 1,917 to Pete Rose's 1,314.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Pete Rose, with 40,772 career PIV to Eddie Murray's 37,651.
- Who won more championships? Pete Rose, with 3 World Series titles to Eddie Murray's 1.
Eddie Murray
Pete Rose
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Eddie Murray and Pete Rose. 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 1970s and the 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Eddie Murray | Pete Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 3,026 | Leads: 3,562 |
| At-Bats | 11,336 | Leads: 14,053 |
| Runs | 1,627 | Leads: 2,165 |
| Hits | 3,255 | Leads: 4,256 |
| Doubles | 560 | Leads: 746 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 135 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 504 | 160 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,917 | 1,314 |
| Walks | 1,333 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,516 | 1,143 |
| Stolen Bases | 110 | Leads: 198 |
| Batting Avg | .287 | Leads: .303 |
| On-Base % | .359 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .476 | .409 |
| OPS | Leads: .836 | .784 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Rose edges Eddie Murray 40,772 to 37,651 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Pete Rose played 25 seasons to Eddie Murray's 23, while Eddie Murray carries the higher per-season figure (1,637 to 1,631). 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).
Eddie Murray — top 3 seasons by OPS
Pete Rose — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Pete Rose leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Eddie Murray owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Pete Rose. PIV agrees: Pete Rose grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Eddie Murray and Pete Rose careers compare
Eddie Murray and Pete Rose were active at the same time between 1977 and 1986. The two careers are close in length, 3,026 games for Eddie Murray and 3,562 for Pete Rose across 23 and 25 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Eddie Murray comes out ahead, it is in home runs (504 to 160), RBI (1,917 to 1,314), and slugging percentage (.476 to .409). Plate discipline differs: Eddie Murray struck out more than walked (1,516 to 1,333), but Pete Rose walked more often than struck out (1,566 walks, 1,143 strikeouts). Eddie Murray is the more power-leaning hitter, with 504 of 3,255 hits leaving the park.
Eddie Murray vs Pete Rose: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Eddie Murray or Pete Rose?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Pete Rose leads Eddie Murray in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Eddie Murray or Pete Rose hit more home runs?
- Eddie Murray, with 504 to Pete Rose's 160.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Eddie Murray, with .836 to Pete Rose's .784.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Pete Rose, with .303 to Eddie Murray's .287.
- Who had more hits?
- Pete Rose, with 4,256 to Eddie Murray's 3,255.