Tony Perez vs Ted Simmons: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Perez has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Tony Perez played 1964–1986 as a hitter; Ted Simmons played 1968–1988 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 Perez (1964–1986) and Ted Simmons (1968–1988) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Tony Perez finished with 2,732 hits and 379 home runs; Ted Simmons finished with 2,472 hits and 248 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 Ted Simmons's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tony Perez, with .804 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ted Simmons, with .285 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits? Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Ted Simmons's 2,472.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Perez, with 1,652 to Ted Simmons's 1,389.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Perez, with 28,896 career PIV to Ted Simmons's 20,131.
- Who won more championships? Tony Perez, with 2 World Series titles to Ted Simmons's 0.
Tony Perez
Ted Simmons
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Tony Perez and Ted Simmons. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Tony Perez | Ted Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,777 | 2,456 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,778 | 8,680 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,272 | 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,732 | 2,472 |
| Doubles | Leads: 505 | 483 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 47 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 379 | 248 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,652 | 1,389 |
| Walks | Leads: 925 | 855 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,867 | 694 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 49 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .341 | Leads: .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .463 | .437 |
| OPS | Leads: .804 | .785 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Perez outpaces Ted Simmons 28,896 to 20,131 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,256 PIV per season to 959, across 23 seasons to 21. 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).
Tony Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ted Simmons — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tony Perez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Ted Simmons owns batting average and OBP. 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 Tony Perez and Ted Simmons careers compare
The careers of Tony Perez (1964–1986) and Ted Simmons (1968–1988) overlapped from 1968 to 1986, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,777 games against 2,456 across 23 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ted Simmons's edges on the table are batting average (.285 to .279) and on-base percentage (.348 to .341). At the plate, Tony Perez struck out more than walked (1,867 to 925), while Ted Simmons walked more often than struck out (855 walks, 694 strikeouts). Tony Perez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 379 of 2,732 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Tony Perez holds the edge, .463 to .437.
Tony Perez vs Ted Simmons: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tony Perez or Ted Simmons?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tony Perez leads Ted Simmons in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Tony Perez or Ted Simmons hit more home runs?
- Tony Perez, with 379 to Ted Simmons's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tony Perez, with .804 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ted Simmons, with .285 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Ted Simmons's 2,472.