Tony Oliva vs Jim Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Oliva and Jim Wynn are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Tony Oliva played 1962–1976 as a hitter; Jim Wynn played 1963–1977 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
Tony Oliva (1962–1976) and Jim Wynn (1963–1977) — both debuted in the 1960s. Tony Oliva finished with 1,917 hits and 220 home runs; Jim Wynn finished with 1,665 hits and 291 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Neither — they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Wynn, with 291 to Tony Oliva's 220.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tony Oliva, with .830 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tony Oliva, with .304 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits? Tony Oliva, with 1,917 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Wynn, with 964 to Tony Oliva's 947.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Wynn, with 26,023 career PIV to Tony Oliva's 23,924.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Tony Oliva and Jim Wynn. 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 | Tony Oliva | Jim Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,676 | 1,920 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,301 | 6,653 |
| Runs | 870 | Leads: 1,105 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,917 | 1,665 |
| Doubles | Leads: 329 | 285 |
| Triples | Leads: 48 | 39 |
| Home Runs | 220 | Leads: 291 |
| RBI | 947 | Leads: 964 |
| Walks | 448 | Leads: 1,224 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 645 | 1,427 |
| Stolen Bases | 86 | Leads: 225 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .304 | .250 |
| On-Base % | .353 | Leads: .366 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .476 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .830 | .802 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Wynn leads Tony Oliva 26,023 to 23,924 — driven by per-season impact — 1,735 PIV per season to 1,595 — rather than by longevity, since Jim Wynn played 15 seasons to Tony Oliva's 15. 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).
Tony Oliva — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Wynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Tony Oliva and Jim Wynn split the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card 6-6. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Jim Wynn higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Tony Oliva and Jim Wynn careers compare
From 1963 through 1976, Tony Oliva and Jim Wynn were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,676 games for Tony Oliva and 1,920 for Jim Wynn across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Tony Oliva struck out more than walked (645 to 448), and Jim Wynn struck out more than walked (1,427 to 1,224). Jim Wynn is the more power-leaning hitter, with 291 of 1,665 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Jim Wynn stole more often per game played (86 steals in 1,676 games for Tony Oliva, 225 in 1,920 for Jim Wynn).
Tony Oliva vs Jim Wynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tony Oliva or Jim Wynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Tony Oliva or Jim Wynn hit more home runs?
- Jim Wynn, with 291 to Tony Oliva's 220.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tony Oliva, with .830 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tony Oliva, with .304 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Oliva, with 1,917 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.