Miguel Tejada vs Larry Walker: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Walker has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Miguel Tejada played 1997–2013 as a hitter; Larry Walker played 1989–2005 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
Miguel Tejada (1997–2013) and Larry Walker (1989–2005) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Miguel Tejada finished with 2,407 hits and 307 home runs; Larry Walker finished with 2,160 hits and 383 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Larry Walker, with 383 to Miguel Tejada's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Walker, with .965 to Miguel Tejada's .791.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Walker, with .313 to Miguel Tejada's .285.
- Who had more hits? Miguel Tejada, with 2,407 to Larry Walker's 2,160.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Walker, with 1,311 to Miguel Tejada's 1,302.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Walker, with 42,378 career PIV to Miguel Tejada's 8,602.
Miguel Tejada
Larry Walker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Miguel Tejada and Larry Walker. 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, and the 1990s and the 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Miguel Tejada | Larry Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,171 | 1,988 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,434 | 6,907 |
| Runs | 1,230 | Leads: 1,355 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,407 | 2,160 |
| Doubles | 468 | Leads: 471 |
| Triples | 23 | Leads: 62 |
| Home Runs | 307 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 1,302 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | 553 | Leads: 913 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,079 | 1,231 |
| Stolen Bases | 85 | Leads: 230 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .336 | Leads: .400 |
| Slugging % | .456 | Leads: .565 |
| OPS | .791 | Leads: .965 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Walker outpaces Miguel Tejada 42,378 to 8,602 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,354 PIV per season to 506, across 18 seasons to 17. 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).
Miguel Tejada — top 3 seasons by OPS
Larry Walker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Walker leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Miguel Tejada owns hits. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Walker. PIV agrees: Larry Walker grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Miguel Tejada and Larry Walker careers compare
From 1997 through 2005, Miguel Tejada and Larry Walker were in the majors together. With 2,171 games against 1,988 across 17 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Miguel Tejada's edges on the table are games (2,171 to 1,988), at-bats (8,434 to 6,907), and hits (2,407 to 2,160). At the plate, Miguel Tejada struck out more than walked (1,079 to 553), and Larry Walker struck out more than walked (1,231 to 913). Larry Walker is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,160 hits leaving the park.
Miguel Tejada vs Larry Walker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Miguel Tejada or Larry Walker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Walker leads Miguel Tejada in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Miguel Tejada or Larry Walker hit more home runs?
- Larry Walker, with 383 to Miguel Tejada's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Walker, with .965 to Miguel Tejada's .791.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Walker, with .313 to Miguel Tejada's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Miguel Tejada, with 2,407 to Larry Walker's 2,160.