Ken Singleton vs Jim Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Ken Singleton has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Ken Singleton played 1970–1984 as a hitter; Jim Wynn played 1963–1977 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
Ken Singleton (1970–1984) and Jim Wynn (1963–1977) — they debuted in the 1970s and the 1960s respectively and share 8 seasons. Ken Singleton finished with 2,029 hits and 246 home runs; Jim Wynn finished with 1,665 hits and 291 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Ken Singleton, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Wynn, with 291 to Ken Singleton's 246.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Singleton, with .824 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ken Singleton, with .282 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits? Ken Singleton, with 2,029 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Singleton, with 1,065 to Jim Wynn's 964.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Singleton, with 29,530 career PIV to Jim Wynn's 26,023.
Ken Singleton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ken Singleton and Jim Wynn. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Ken Singleton | Jim Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,082 | 1,920 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,189 | 6,653 |
| Runs | 985 | Leads: 1,105 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,029 | 1,665 |
| Doubles | Leads: 317 | 285 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 39 |
| Home Runs | 246 | Leads: 291 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,065 | 964 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,263 | 1,224 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,246 | 1,427 |
| Stolen Bases | 21 | Leads: 225 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .282 | .250 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .388 | .366 |
| Slugging % | .436 | Leads: .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .824 | .802 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Singleton leads Jim Wynn 29,530 to 26,023 — driven by per-season impact — 1,969 PIV per season to 1,735 — rather than by longevity, since Ken Singleton played 15 seasons to Jim Wynn's 15. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Ken Singleton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Wynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Ken Singleton leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: hits, doubles, RBI, walks, and others. Jim Wynn leads 5: runs, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ken Singleton. PIV agrees: Ken Singleton grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ken Singleton and Jim Wynn careers compare
Ken Singleton and Jim Wynn were active at the same time between 1970 and 1977. The two careers are close in length, 2,082 games for Ken Singleton and 1,920 for Jim Wynn across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Ken Singleton walked more often than struck out (1,263 walks, 1,246 strikeouts), but Jim Wynn struck out more than walked (1,427 to 1,224). Home runs make up a larger share of Jim Wynn's hits: 246 of 2,029 for Ken Singleton, 291 of 1,665 for Jim Wynn.
Ken Singleton vs Jim Wynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ken Singleton or Jim Wynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ken Singleton leads Jim Wynn in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Ken Singleton or Jim Wynn hit more home runs?
- Jim Wynn, with 291 to Ken Singleton's 246.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Singleton, with .824 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ken Singleton, with .282 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits?
- Ken Singleton, with 2,029 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.