Reggie Smith vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Dave Winfield 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; Dave Winfield played 1973–1995 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 Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — they debuted in the 1960s and the 1970s respectively and share 10 seasons. Reggie Smith finished with 2,020 hits and 314 home runs; Dave Winfield finished with 3,110 hits and 465 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Dave Winfield, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Dave Winfield, with 465 to Reggie Smith's 314.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Smith, with .855 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Reggie Smith, with .287 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Reggie Smith's 2,020.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to Reggie Smith's 1,092.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dave Winfield, with 34,842 career PIV to Reggie Smith's 32,131.
Reggie Smith
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Smith and Dave Winfield. 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 | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,987 | 2,973 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,033 | 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,123 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | 2,020 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | 363 | Leads: 540 |
| Triples | 57 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | 314 | Leads: 465 |
| RBI | 1,092 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | 890 | Leads: 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,030 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 137 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .287 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .366 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .489 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .855 | .827 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dave Winfield edges Reggie Smith 34,842 to 32,131 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Dave Winfield played 22 seasons to Reggie Smith's 17, while Reggie Smith carries the higher per-season figure (1,890 to 1,584). 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
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Dave Winfield leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Reggie Smith leads 4: batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dave Winfield. PIV agrees: Dave Winfield grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Reggie Smith and Dave Winfield careers compare
From 1973 through 1982, Reggie Smith and Dave Winfield were in the majors together. With 1,987 games against 2,973 across 17 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Reggie Smith's edges on the table are batting average (.287 to .283), on-base percentage (.366 to .353), and slugging percentage (.489 to .475). At the plate, Reggie Smith struck out more than walked (1,030 to 890), and Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). On the bases, Dave Winfield stole more often per game played (137 steals in 1,987 games for Reggie Smith, 223 in 2,973 for Dave Winfield).
Reggie Smith vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Smith or Dave Winfield?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dave Winfield leads Reggie Smith in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Smith or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Dave Winfield, with 465 to Reggie Smith's 314.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Smith, with .855 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Reggie Smith, with .287 to Dave Winfield's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Reggie Smith's 2,020.