Dave Parker vs Tony Perez: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Perez has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Dave Parker played 1973–1991 as a hitter; Tony Perez played 1964–1986 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
Dave Parker (1973–1991) and Tony Perez (1964–1986) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Dave Parker finished with 2,712 hits and 339 home runs; Tony Perez finished with 2,732 hits and 379 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Tony Perez, with 379 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dave Parker, with .810 to Tony Perez's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Parker, with .290 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits? Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Dave Parker's 2,712.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Perez, with 1,652 to Dave Parker's 1,493.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Perez, with 28,896 career PIV to Dave Parker's 23,542.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Dave Parker
Tony Perez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dave Parker and Tony Perez. 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 | Dave Parker | Tony Perez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,466 | Leads: 2,777 |
| At-Bats | 9,358 | Leads: 9,778 |
| Runs | 1,272 | 1,272 |
| Hits | 2,712 | Leads: 2,732 |
| Doubles | Leads: 526 | 505 |
| Triples | 75 | Leads: 79 |
| Home Runs | 339 | Leads: 379 |
| RBI | 1,493 | Leads: 1,652 |
| Walks | 683 | Leads: 925 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,537 | 1,867 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 154 | 49 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .279 |
| On-Base % | .339 | Leads: .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .471 | .463 |
| OPS | Leads: .810 | .804 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Perez leads Dave Parker 28,896 to 23,542 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,256 PIV per season to 1,177, across 23 seasons to 20. 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).
Dave Parker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Tony Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tony Perez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and OBP, while Dave Parker owns stolen bases, batting average, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tony Perez. PIV agrees: Tony Perez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Dave Parker and Tony Perez careers compare
From 1973 through 1986, Dave Parker and Tony Perez were in the majors together. With 2,466 games against 2,777 across 20 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Dave Parker struck out more than walked (1,537 to 683); Tony Perez struck out more than walked (1,867 to 925). On the bases, Dave Parker stole more often per game played (154 steals in 2,466 games for Dave Parker, 49 in 2,777 for Tony Perez). Dave Parker's slugging percentage of .471 tops Tony Perez's .463. Tony Perez owns the better peak by OPS: .979 OPS in 1978 for Dave Parker against .990 OPS in 1970 for Tony Perez.
Dave Parker vs Tony Perez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dave Parker or Tony Perez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tony Perez leads Dave Parker in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dave Parker or Tony Perez hit more home runs?
- Tony Perez, with 379 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dave Parker, with .810 to Tony Perez's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Parker, with .290 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Dave Parker's 2,712.