Eddie Murray vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Murray 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). Eddie Murray played 1977–1997 as a hitter; Dave Winfield played 1973–1995 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 Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — 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; Dave Winfield finished with 3,110 hits and 465 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 Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS? Eddie Murray, with .836 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Eddie Murray, with .287 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits? Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Dave Winfield's 3,110.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Murray, with 1,917 to Dave Winfield's 1,833.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Eddie Murray, with 37,651 career PIV to Dave Winfield's 34,842.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Eddie Murray
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Eddie Murray and Dave Winfield. 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 | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 3,026 | 2,973 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,336 | 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,627 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,255 | 3,110 |
| Doubles | Leads: 560 | 540 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 504 | 465 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,917 | 1,833 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,333 | 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,516 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 110 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .287 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .359 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .476 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .836 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Murray edges Dave Winfield 37,651 to 34,842 — driven by per-season impact — 1,637 PIV per season to 1,515 — rather than by longevity, since Eddie Murray played 23 seasons to Dave Winfield's 23. 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
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eddie Murray leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Dave Winfield owns runs and stolen bases. 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.
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How the Eddie Murray and Dave Winfield careers compare
Eddie Murray and Dave Winfield were active at the same time between 1977 and 1995. The two careers are close in length, 3,026 games for Eddie Murray and 2,973 for Dave Winfield across 23 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Dave Winfield comes out ahead, it is in runs (1,669 to 1,627), triples (88 to 35), and stolen bases (223 to 110). Eddie Murray struck out more than walked (1,516 to 1,333); Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). On the bases, Dave Winfield stole more often per game played (110 steals in 3,026 games for Eddie Murray, 223 in 2,973 for Dave Winfield).
Eddie Murray vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Eddie Murray or Dave Winfield?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Eddie Murray leads Dave Winfield in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Eddie Murray or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Eddie Murray, with 504 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Eddie Murray, with .836 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Eddie Murray, with .287 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Dave Winfield's 3,110.