Manny Ramirez vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Ramirez and Dave Winfield are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Manny Ramirez played 1993–2011 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
Manny Ramirez (1993–2011) and Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Ramirez finished with 2,574 hits and 555 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 hit more home runs? Manny Ramirez, with 555 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Ramirez, with .996 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Ramirez, with .312 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Manny Ramirez's 2,574.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to Manny Ramirez's 1,831.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Ramirez, with 56,627 career PIV to Dave Winfield's 34,842.
- Who won more championships? Manny Ramirez, with 2 World Series titles to Dave Winfield's 1.
Manny Ramirez
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Ramirez and Dave Winfield. 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 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Manny Ramirez | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,302 | Leads: 2,973 |
| At-Bats | 8,244 | Leads: 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,544 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | 2,574 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | Leads: 547 | 540 |
| Triples | 20 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 555 | 465 |
| RBI | 1,831 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,329 | 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,813 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 38 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .312 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .411 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .585 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .996 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Ramirez outpaces Dave Winfield 56,627 to 34,842 — driven by per-season impact — 2,697 PIV per season to 1,515 — rather than by longevity, since Manny Ramirez played 21 seasons to Dave Winfield's 23. 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).
Manny Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Ramirez leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Dave Winfield owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Ramirez. PIV agrees: Manny Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Manny Ramirez and Dave Winfield careers compare
Manny Ramirez and Dave Winfield were active at the same time between 1993 and 1995. The two careers are close in length, 2,302 games for Manny Ramirez and 2,973 for Dave Winfield across 21 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Manny Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,813 to 1,329); Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). Manny Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 555 of 2,574 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Dave Winfield stole more often per game played (38 steals in 2,302 games for Manny Ramirez, 223 in 2,973 for Dave Winfield).
Manny Ramirez vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Manny Ramirez or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Manny Ramirez, with 555 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Ramirez, with .996 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Ramirez, with .312 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Manny Ramirez's 2,574.