Dave Parker vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Dave Winfield has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Dave Parker played 1973–1991 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
Dave Parker (1973–1991) and Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — both debuted in the 1970s. Dave Parker finished with 2,712 hits and 339 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 leads the career comparison? Dave Winfield, in 11 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Dave Winfield, with 465 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dave Winfield, with .827 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Parker, with .290 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Dave Parker's 2,712.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to Dave Parker's 1,493.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dave Winfield, with 34,842 career PIV to Dave Parker's 23,542.
Dave Parker
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dave Parker and Dave Winfield. 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 | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,466 | 2,973 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,358 | 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,272 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | 2,712 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | 526 | Leads: 540 |
| Triples | 75 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | 339 | Leads: 465 |
| RBI | 1,493 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | 683 | Leads: 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,537 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 154 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .283 |
| On-Base % | .339 | Leads: .353 |
| Slugging % | .471 | Leads: .475 |
| OPS | .810 | Leads: .827 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dave Winfield outpaces Dave Parker 34,842 to 23,542 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,584 PIV per season to 1,239, across 22 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
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Dave Winfield leads 11 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Dave Parker leads 1: batting average. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dave Winfield. PIV agrees: Dave Winfield 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 Dave Winfield careers compare
Dave Parker and Dave Winfield were active at the same time between 1973 and 1991. With 2,466 games against 2,973 across 19 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Dave Parker's edges on the table are batting average (.290 to .283). At the plate, Dave Parker struck out more than walked (1,537 to 683), and Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). Dave Winfield was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Dave Winfield's on-base percentage of .353 tops Dave Parker's .339. Dave Parker owns the better peak by OPS: .979 OPS in 1978 for Dave Parker against .953 OPS in 1979 for Dave Winfield.
Dave Parker vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dave Parker or Dave Winfield?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dave Winfield leads Dave Parker in 11 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Dave Parker or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Dave Winfield, with 465 to Dave Parker's 339.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dave Winfield, with .827 to Dave Parker's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Parker, with .290 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Dave Parker's 2,712.