Frank Robinson vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Frank Robinson 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). Frank Robinson played 1956–1976 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
Frank Robinson (1956–1976) and Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — they broke in during the 1950s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Frank Robinson finished with 2,943 hits and 586 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? Frank Robinson, with 586 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS? Frank Robinson, with .926 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Frank Robinson, with .294 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Frank Robinson's 2,943.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to Frank Robinson's 1,812.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Frank Robinson, with 67,113 career PIV to Dave Winfield's 34,842.
- Who won more championships? Frank Robinson, with 2 World Series titles to Dave Winfield's 1.
Frank Robinson
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Frank Robinson 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 1950s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Frank Robinson | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,808 | Leads: 2,973 |
| At-Bats | 10,006 | Leads: 11,003 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,829 | 1,669 |
| Hits | 2,943 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | 528 | Leads: 540 |
| Triples | 72 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 586 | 465 |
| RBI | 1,812 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,420 | 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,532 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 204 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .294 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .389 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .537 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .926 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Frank Robinson outpaces Dave Winfield 67,113 to 34,842 — driven by per-season impact — 3,051 PIV per season to 1,515 — rather than by longevity, since Frank Robinson played 22 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).
Frank Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Frank Robinson leads in home runs, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Dave Winfield owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Frank Robinson. PIV agrees: Frank Robinson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Frank Robinson and Dave Winfield careers compare
From 1973 through 1976, Frank Robinson and Dave Winfield were in the majors together. With 2,808 games against 2,973 across 22 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Frank Robinson struck out more than walked (1,532 to 1,420); Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). Frank Robinson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 586 of 2,943 hits leaving the park. Dave Winfield was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Frank Robinson's on-base percentage of .389 tops Dave Winfield's .353. Frank Robinson owns the better peak by OPS: 1.047 OPS in 1966 for Frank Robinson against .953 OPS in 1979 for Dave Winfield.
Frank Robinson vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Frank Robinson or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Frank Robinson, with 586 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Frank Robinson, with .926 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Frank Robinson, with .294 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Frank Robinson's 2,943.