Dave Parker vs Willie Stargell: Career Stats Comparison
Dave Parker and Willie Stargell are close to even, splitting the 12 scored categories on this page 6–6 (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dave Parker played 1973–1991 as a hitter; Willie Stargell played 1962–1982 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 Willie Stargell (1962–1982) — they debuted in the 1970s and the 1960s respectively and share 10 seasons. Dave Parker finished with 2,712 hits and 339 home runs; Willie Stargell finished with 2,232 hits and 475 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? Willie Stargell, with 475 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS? Willie Stargell, with .889 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Parker, with .290 to Willie Stargell's .282.
- Who had more hits? Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Willie Stargell's 2,232.
- Who drove in more runs? Willie Stargell, with 1,540 to Dave Parker's 1,493.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Willie Stargell, with 42,804 career PIV to Dave Parker's 23,542.
Dave Parker
Willie Stargell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dave Parker and Willie Stargell. 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 | Dave Parker | Willie Stargell |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,466 | 2,360 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,358 | 7,927 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,272 | 1,194 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,712 | 2,232 |
| Doubles | Leads: 526 | 423 |
| Triples | Leads: 75 | 55 |
| Home Runs | 339 | Leads: 475 |
| RBI | 1,493 | Leads: 1,540 |
| Walks | 683 | Leads: 937 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,537 | 1,936 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 154 | 17 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .282 |
| On-Base % | .339 | Leads: .360 |
| Slugging % | .471 | Leads: .529 |
| OPS | .810 | Leads: .889 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Willie Stargell outpaces Dave Parker 42,804 to 23,542 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,038 PIV per season to 1,239, across 21 seasons to 19. 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).
Dave Parker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Willie Stargell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Dave Parker and Willie Stargell 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 Willie Stargell higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Dave Parker and Willie Stargell careers compare
Dave Parker and Willie Stargell were active at the same time between 1973 and 1982. With 2,466 games against 2,360 across 19 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Dave Parker struck out more than walked (1,537 to 683), and Willie Stargell struck out more than walked (1,936 to 937). Home runs make up a larger share of Willie Stargell's hits: 339 of 2,712 for Dave Parker, 475 of 2,232 for Willie Stargell. On the bases, Dave Parker stole more often per game played (154 steals in 2,466 games for Dave Parker, 17 in 2,360 for Willie Stargell).
Dave Parker vs Willie Stargell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dave Parker or Willie Stargell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 12 scored categories 6–6.
- Did Dave Parker or Willie Stargell hit more home runs?
- Willie Stargell, with 475 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Willie Stargell, with .889 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Parker, with .290 to Willie Stargell's .282.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Parker, with 2,712 to Willie Stargell's 2,232.