Ted Simmons vs Joe Torre: Career Stats Comparison
Ted Simmons and Joe Torre are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ted Simmons played 1968–1988 as a hitter; Joe Torre played 1960–1977 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
Ted Simmons (1968–1988) and Joe Torre (1960–1977) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Ted Simmons finished with 2,472 hits and 248 home runs; Joe Torre finished with 2,342 hits and 252 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Joe Torre, with 252 to Ted Simmons's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS? Joe Torre, with .817 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joe Torre, with .297 to Ted Simmons's .285.
- Who had more hits? Ted Simmons, with 2,472 to Joe Torre's 2,342.
- Who drove in more runs? Ted Simmons, with 1,389 to Joe Torre's 1,185.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Joe Torre, with 29,600 career PIV to Ted Simmons's 20,131.
Ted Simmons
Joe Torre
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ted Simmons and Joe Torre. 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 | Ted Simmons | Joe Torre |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,456 | 2,209 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,680 | 7,874 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,074 | 996 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,472 | 2,342 |
| Doubles | Leads: 483 | 344 |
| Triples | 47 | Leads: 59 |
| Home Runs | 248 | Leads: 252 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,389 | 1,185 |
| Walks | Leads: 855 | 779 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 694 | 1,094 |
| Stolen Bases | 21 | Leads: 23 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .297 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .365 |
| Slugging % | .437 | Leads: .452 |
| OPS | .785 | Leads: .817 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Joe Torre outpaces Ted Simmons 29,600 to 20,131 — driven by per-season impact — 1,644 PIV per season to 959 — rather than by longevity, since Joe Torre played 18 seasons to Ted Simmons'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).
Ted Simmons — top 3 seasons by OPS
Joe Torre — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Joe Torre leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Ted Simmons owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Joe Torre. PIV agrees: Joe Torre grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ted Simmons and Joe Torre careers compare
From 1968 through 1977, Ted Simmons and Joe Torre were in the majors together. With 2,456 games against 2,209 across 21 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Ted Simmons walked more often than struck out (855 walks, 694 strikeouts), but Joe Torre struck out more than walked (1,094 to 779). On the peak-season lists, Ted Simmons's best year is 1977 at .908 OPS and Joe Torre's is 1971 at .976 OPS; Joe Torre has the stronger single season.
Ted Simmons vs Joe Torre: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ted Simmons or Joe Torre hit more home runs?
- Joe Torre, with 252 to Ted Simmons's 248.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Joe Torre, with .817 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joe Torre, with .297 to Ted Simmons's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Ted Simmons, with 2,472 to Joe Torre's 2,342.