Eddie Murray vs Ken Singleton: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Murray has the better career line of the two, leading 13 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; 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
Eddie Murray (1977–1997) and Ken Singleton (1970–1984) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Eddie Murray finished with 3,255 hits and 504 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 hit more home runs? Eddie Murray, with 504 to Ken Singleton's 246.
- Who had the higher OPS? Eddie Murray, with .836 to Ken Singleton's .824.
- Who had the higher batting average? Eddie Murray, with .287 to Ken Singleton's .282.
- Who had more hits? Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Ken Singleton's 2,029.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Murray, with 1,917 to Ken Singleton's 1,065.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Eddie Murray, with 37,651 career PIV to Ken Singleton's 29,530.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Eddie Murray
Ken Singleton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Eddie Murray and Ken Singleton. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Eddie Murray | Ken Singleton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 3,026 | 2,082 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,336 | 7,189 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,627 | 985 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,255 | 2,029 |
| Doubles | Leads: 560 | 317 |
| Triples | Leads: 35 | 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 504 | 246 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,917 | 1,065 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,333 | 1,263 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,516 | 1,246 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 110 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .287 | .282 |
| On-Base % | .359 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .476 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .836 | .824 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Murray leads Ken Singleton 37,651 to 29,530 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Eddie Murray played 23 seasons to Ken Singleton's 15, while Ken Singleton carries the higher per-season figure (1,969 to 1,637). 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
Ken Singleton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eddie Murray leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Ken Singleton owns OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Eddie Murray. PIV agrees: Eddie Murray 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 Ken Singleton careers compare
Eddie Murray and Ken Singleton were active at the same time between 1977 and 1984. With 3,026 games against 2,082 across 23 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Ken Singleton are on-base percentage (.388 to .359). Plate discipline differs: Eddie Murray struck out more than walked (1,516 to 1,333), but Ken Singleton walked more often than struck out (1,263 walks, 1,246 strikeouts). Eddie Murray was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Eddie Murray's slugging percentage of .476 tops Ken Singleton's .436.
Eddie Murray vs Ken Singleton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Eddie Murray or Ken Singleton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Eddie Murray leads Ken Singleton in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Eddie Murray or Ken Singleton hit more home runs?
- Eddie Murray, with 504 to Ken Singleton's 246.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Eddie Murray, with .836 to Ken Singleton's .824.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Eddie Murray, with .287 to Ken Singleton's .282.
- Who had more hits?
- Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Ken Singleton's 2,029.