Jackie Robinson vs Red Schoendienst: Career Stats Comparison
Jackie Robinson and Red Schoendienst are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jackie Robinson played 1947–1956 as a hitter; Red Schoendienst played 1945–1963 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
Jackie Robinson (1947–1956) and Red Schoendienst (1945–1963) — both broke in during the 1940s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jackie Robinson finished with 1,568 hits and 141 home runs; Red Schoendienst finished with 2,449 hits and 84 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jackie Robinson, with 141 to Red Schoendienst's 84.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jackie Robinson, with .887 to Red Schoendienst's .724.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jackie Robinson, with .313 to Red Schoendienst's .289.
- Who had more hits? Red Schoendienst, with 2,449 to Jackie Robinson's 1,568.
- Who drove in more runs? Red Schoendienst, with 773 to Jackie Robinson's 764.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jackie Robinson, with 25,382 career PIV to Red Schoendienst's 1,883.
- Who won more championships? Red Schoendienst, with 2 World Series titles to Jackie Robinson's 1.
Jackie Robinson
Red Schoendienst
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jackie Robinson and Red Schoendienst. 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 | Jackie Robinson | Red Schoendienst |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,418 | Leads: 2,216 |
| At-Bats | 5,006 | Leads: 8,479 |
| Runs | 974 | Leads: 1,223 |
| Hits | 1,568 | Leads: 2,449 |
| Doubles | 287 | Leads: 427 |
| Triples | 55 | Leads: 78 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 141 | 84 |
| RBI | 764 | Leads: 773 |
| Walks | Leads: 756 | 606 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 291 | 346 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 203 | 89 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .313 | .289 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .477 | .387 |
| OPS | Leads: .887 | .724 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jackie Robinson outpaces Red Schoendienst 25,382 to 1,883 — driven by per-season impact — 2,307 PIV per season to 90 — rather than by longevity, since Jackie Robinson played 11 seasons to Red Schoendienst's 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).
Jackie Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Red Schoendienst — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jackie Robinson leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Red Schoendienst owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jackie Robinson. PIV agrees: Jackie Robinson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jackie Robinson and Red Schoendienst careers compare
The careers of Jackie Robinson (1947–1956) and Red Schoendienst (1945–1963) overlapped from 1947 to 1956, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The table compares 1,418 games of Jackie Robinson with 2,216 of Red Schoendienst across 11 and 21 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Jackie Robinson walked more often than struck out (756 walks, 291 strikeouts); Red Schoendienst walked more often than struck out (606 walks, 346 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Jackie Robinson's hits: 141 of 1,568 for Jackie Robinson, 84 of 2,449 for Red Schoendienst. Jackie Robinson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Jackie Robinson vs Red Schoendienst: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jackie Robinson or Red Schoendienst hit more home runs?
- Jackie Robinson, with 141 to Red Schoendienst's 84.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jackie Robinson, with .887 to Red Schoendienst's .724.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jackie Robinson, with .313 to Red Schoendienst's .289.
- Who had more hits?
- Red Schoendienst, with 2,449 to Jackie Robinson's 1,568.