Bob Watson vs Jim Wynn: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Watson and Jim Wynn are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Bob Watson played 1966–1984 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
Bob Watson (1966–1984) and Jim Wynn (1963–1977) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Bob Watson finished with 1,826 hits and 184 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 Bob Watson's 184.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bob Watson, with .811 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bob Watson, with .295 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits? Bob Watson, with 1,826 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.
- Who drove in more runs? Bob Watson, with 989 to Jim Wynn's 964.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Wynn, with 26,023 career PIV to Bob Watson's 19,589.
- Who won more championships? Jim Wynn, with 1 World Series title to Bob Watson's 0.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bob Watson and Jim Wynn. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Bob Watson | Jim Wynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,832 | Leads: 1,920 |
| At-Bats | 6,185 | Leads: 6,653 |
| Runs | 802 | Leads: 1,105 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,826 | 1,665 |
| Doubles | Leads: 307 | 285 |
| Triples | Leads: 41 | 39 |
| Home Runs | 184 | Leads: 291 |
| RBI | Leads: 989 | 964 |
| Walks | 653 | Leads: 1,224 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 796 | 1,427 |
| Stolen Bases | 27 | Leads: 225 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .250 |
| On-Base % | .364 | Leads: .366 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .447 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .811 | .802 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Wynn leads Bob Watson 26,023 to 19,589 — driven by per-season impact — 1,626 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Jim Wynn played 16 seasons to Bob Watson's 21. 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).
Bob Watson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Wynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Wynn leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Bob Watson owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Wynn. PIV agrees: Jim Wynn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Bob Watson and Jim Wynn careers compare
From 1966 through 1977, Bob Watson and Jim Wynn were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,832 games for Bob Watson and 1,920 for Jim Wynn across 21 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Bob Watson struck out more than walked (796 to 653), and Jim Wynn struck out more than walked (1,427 to 1,224). Jim Wynn is the more power-leaning hitter, with 291 of 1,665 hits leaving the park. Jim Wynn was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Bob Watson vs Jim Wynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Bob Watson or Jim Wynn hit more home runs?
- Jim Wynn, with 291 to Bob Watson's 184.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bob Watson, with .811 to Jim Wynn's .802.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bob Watson, with .295 to Jim Wynn's .250.
- Who had more hits?
- Bob Watson, with 1,826 to Jim Wynn's 1,665.