Ken Singleton vs Jim Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Ken Singleton has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 statistical categories compared on this page. 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 broke in during the 1970s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. 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 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.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
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. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted -- a .305 in 1965 and a .298 in 2001 came out of very different run environments -- so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Ken Singleton | Jim Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,082 | 1,920 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 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 | 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 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,969 vs 1,626 per year). 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
On the head-to-head card, Ken Singleton leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Jim Wynn owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but 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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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 9 of 14 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.