Jim Thome vs Dave Winfield: Career Stats Comparison
Dave Winfield has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Thome played 1991–2012 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
Jim Thome (1991–2012) and Dave Winfield (1973–1995) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Thome finished with 2,328 hits and 612 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 hit more home runs? Jim Thome, with 612 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Thome, with .956 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dave Winfield, with .283 to Jim Thome's .276.
- Who had more hits? Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Jim Thome's 2,328.
- Who drove in more runs? Dave Winfield, with 1,833 to Jim Thome's 1,699.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Thome, with 51,664 career PIV to Dave Winfield's 34,842.
- Who won more championships? Dave Winfield, with 1 World Series title to Jim Thome's 0.
Jim Thome
Dave Winfield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Thome and Dave Winfield. 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 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jim Thome | Dave Winfield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,543 | Leads: 2,973 |
| At-Bats | 8,422 | Leads: 11,003 |
| Runs | 1,583 | Leads: 1,669 |
| Hits | 2,328 | Leads: 3,110 |
| Doubles | 451 | Leads: 540 |
| Triples | 26 | Leads: 88 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 612 | 465 |
| RBI | 1,699 | Leads: 1,833 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,747 | 1,216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,548 | 1,686 |
| Stolen Bases | 19 | Leads: 223 |
| Batting Avg | .276 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .402 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .554 | .475 |
| OPS | Leads: .956 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Thome outpaces Dave Winfield 51,664 to 34,842 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,067 PIV per season to 1,515, across 25 seasons to 23. 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).
Jim Thome — top 3 seasons by OPS
Dave Winfield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dave Winfield leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Jim Thome owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dave Winfield. Note that PIV actually grades Jim Thome ahead, which means Dave Winfield's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jim Thome and Dave Winfield careers compare
From 1991 through 1995, Jim Thome and Dave Winfield were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,543 games for Jim Thome and 2,973 for Dave Winfield across 25 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jim Thome struck out more than walked (2,548 to 1,747), and Dave Winfield struck out more than walked (1,686 to 1,216). Jim Thome is the more power-leaning hitter, with 612 of 2,328 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Dave Winfield stole more often per game played (19 steals in 2,543 games for Jim Thome, 223 in 2,973 for Dave Winfield).
Jim Thome vs Dave Winfield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Thome or Dave Winfield?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dave Winfield leads Jim Thome in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Thome or Dave Winfield hit more home runs?
- Jim Thome, with 612 to Dave Winfield's 465.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Thome, with .956 to Dave Winfield's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dave Winfield, with .283 to Jim Thome's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Dave Winfield, with 3,110 to Jim Thome's 2,328.