Dave Parker vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
Dave Parker 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). Dave Parker played 1973–1991 as a hitter; George Springer has played 2014–present 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 George Springer (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Dave Parker finished with 2,712 hits and 339 home runs; George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Dave Parker, with 339 to George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Springer, with .823 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Parker, with .290 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? Dave Parker, with 2,712 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Parker, with 1,493 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dave Parker, with 23,542 career PIV to George Springer's 16,439.
- Who won more championships? Dave Parker, with 2 World Series titles to George Springer's 1.
Dave Parker
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dave Parker and George Springer. 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 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
George Springer is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Dave Parker | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,466 | 1,571 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,358 | 6,017 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,272 | 1,041 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,712 | 1,595 |
| Doubles | Leads: 526 | 272 |
| Triples | Leads: 75 | 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 339 | 308 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,493 | 850 |
| Walks | 683 | Leads: 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,537 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 154 | 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .265 |
| On-Base % | .339 | Leads: .351 |
| Slugging % | .471 | Leads: .472 |
| OPS | .810 | Leads: .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dave Parker outpaces George Springer 23,542 to 16,439 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Dave Parker played 20 seasons to George Springer's 12, while George Springer carries the higher per-season figure (1,370 to 1,177). 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
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dave Parker leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while George Springer owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dave Parker. PIV agrees: Dave Parker grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Dave Parker and George Springer careers compare
Dave Parker (1973–1991) was finished before George Springer (2014–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Dave Parker appeared in 2,466 games to George Springer's 1,571. George Springer's edges on the table are walks (723 to 683), on-base percentage (.351 to .339), and slugging percentage (.472 to .471). At the plate, Dave Parker struck out more than walked (1,537 to 683), and George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). George Springer is the more power-leaning hitter, with 308 of 1,595 hits leaving the park. George Springer was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because George Springer is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Dave Parker vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dave Parker or George Springer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dave Parker leads George Springer in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dave Parker or George Springer hit more home runs?
- Dave Parker, with 339 to George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Springer, with .823 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Parker, with .290 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Parker, with 2,712 to George Springer's 1,595.