Reggie Smith vs Willie Stargell: Career Stats Comparison
Willie Stargell has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Reggie Smith played 1966–1982 as a hitter; Willie Stargell played 1962–1982 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
Reggie Smith (1966–1982) and Willie Stargell (1962–1982) — both debuted in the 1960s. Reggie Smith finished with 2,020 hits and 314 home runs; Willie Stargell finished with 2,232 hits and 475 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Willie Stargell, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Willie Stargell, with 475 to Reggie Smith's 314.
- Who had the higher OPS? Willie Stargell, with .889 to Reggie Smith's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Reggie Smith, with .287 to Willie Stargell's .282.
- Who had more hits? Willie Stargell, with 2,232 to Reggie Smith's 2,020.
- Who drove in more runs? Willie Stargell, with 1,540 to Reggie Smith's 1,092.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Willie Stargell, with 42,804 career PIV to Reggie Smith's 32,131.
Reggie Smith
Willie Stargell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Smith and Willie Stargell. 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 | Reggie Smith | Willie Stargell |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,987 | 2,360 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,033 | 7,927 |
| Runs | 1,123 | Leads: 1,194 |
| Hits | 2,020 | Leads: 2,232 |
| Doubles | 363 | Leads: 423 |
| Triples | Leads: 57 | 55 |
| Home Runs | 314 | Leads: 475 |
| RBI | 1,092 | Leads: 1,540 |
| Walks | 890 | Leads: 937 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,030 | 1,936 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 137 | 17 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .287 | .282 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .366 | .360 |
| Slugging % | .489 | Leads: .529 |
| OPS | .855 | Leads: .889 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Willie Stargell leads Reggie Smith 42,804 to 32,131 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,038 PIV per season to 1,890, across 21 seasons to 17. 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).
Reggie Smith — top 3 seasons by OPS
Willie Stargell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Willie Stargell leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and others. Reggie Smith leads 4: triples, stolen bases, batting average, and on-base percentage. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Willie Stargell. PIV agrees: Willie Stargell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Smith and Willie Stargell careers compare
Reggie Smith and Willie Stargell were active at the same time between 1966 and 1982. With 1,987 games against 2,360 across 17 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Reggie Smith's edges on the table are triples (57 to 55), stolen bases (137 to 17), and batting average (.287 to .282). At the plate, Reggie Smith struck out more than walked (1,030 to 890), and Willie Stargell struck out more than walked (1,936 to 937). Willie Stargell is the more power-leaning hitter, with 475 of 2,232 hits leaving the park.
Reggie Smith vs Willie Stargell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Smith or Willie Stargell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Willie Stargell leads Reggie Smith in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Smith or Willie Stargell hit more home runs?
- Willie Stargell, with 475 to Reggie Smith's 314.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Willie Stargell, with .889 to Reggie Smith's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Reggie Smith, with .287 to Willie Stargell's .282.
- Who had more hits?
- Willie Stargell, with 2,232 to Reggie Smith's 2,020.