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Frank Robinson vs Roberto Clemente Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Famers Frank Robinson and future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente that includes stats, World Series, and awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
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Teams, Position and Height
Teams
Frank Robinson – 5 (Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, Cleveland Indians) 
Roberto Clemente – 1 (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Position
Frank Robinson – Outfield/First Base
Roberto Clemente – Right Field
Height
Frank Robinson – 6’1″
Roberto Clemente – 5’11”
World Series and Seasons Played
World Series
Frank Robinson – 2 (1966, 1970)
Roberto Clemente – 2 (1960, 1971)
World Series Appearances
Frank Robinson – 5 (1961, 1966, 1969-1971)
Roberto Clemente – 2 (1960, 1971)
World Series MVP
Frank Robinson – 1 (1966)
Roberto Clemente – 1 (1971)
Playoff Appearances
Frank Robinson – 5 (1961, 1966, 1969-1971)
Roberto Clemente – 4 (1960, 1970-1972)
Seasons Played
Frank Robinson – 21 (1956-1976)
Roberto Clemente – 18 (1955-1972)
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Frank Robinson – Yes (89.16% in 1982)
Roberto Clemente – Yes (92.7% in 1973)
Number Retired
Frank Robinson – Yes (Reds and Orioles #20)
Roberto Clemente – Yes (Pirates #21)
MVP
Frank Robinson – 2 (1961, 1966)
Roberto Clemente – 1 (1966)
Triple Crown
Frank Robinson – 1 (1966)
Roberto Clemente – 0
All Star Games
Frank Robinson – 14 (1956-1957, 1959², 1961-1962², 1965–1967, 1969–1971, 1974)
Roberto Clemente – 15 (1960–1967, 1969–1972)
All Star Game MVP
Frank Robinson – 1 (1971)
Roberto Clemente – 0
Rookie of the Year
Frank Robinson – 1 (1956)
Roberto Clemente – 0
Gold Gloves
Frank Robinson – 1 (1958)
Roberto Clemente – 12 (1961–1972)
Home Run Champion
Frank Robinson – 1 (1966)
Roberto Clemente – 0
RBI Champion
Frank Robinson – 1 (1966)
Roberto Clemente – 0
Batting Champion
Frank Robinson – 1 (1966)
Roberto Clemente – 4 (1961, 1964, 1965, 1967)
On-Base Percentage Leader
Frank Robinson – 2 (1962, 1966)
Roberto Clemente – 0
Slugging Percentage Leader
Frank Robinson – 4 (1960-1962, 1966)
Roberto Clemente – 0
League Leader in Runs
Frank Robinson – 3 (1956, 1962, 1966)
Roberto Clemente – 0
League Leader in Hits
Frank Robinson – 0
Roberto Clemente – 2 (1964, 1967)
Regular Season Career Stats (Offense)
A baseball next to the player represents the winner of the comparison. A baseball next to both players means a tie.
Games
Frank Robinson – 2,808
Roberto Clemente – 2,433
At Bats
Frank Robinson – 10,006
Roberto Clemente – 9,454
Plate Appearances
Frank Robinson – 11,742
Roberto Clemente – 10,211
Batting Average
Frank Robinson – .294
Roberto Clemente – .317
Home Runs
Frank Robinson – 586
Roberto Clemente – 240
RBIs
Frank Robinson – 1,812
Roberto Clemente – 1,305
Hits
Frank Robinson – 2,943
Roberto Clemente – 3,000
Runs
Frank Robinson – 1,829
Roberto Clemente – 1,416
Stolen Bases
Frank Robinson – 204
Roberto Clemente – 83
Doubles
Frank Robinson – 528
Roberto Clemente – 440
Triples
Frank Robinson – 72
Roberto Clemente – 166
Total Bases
Frank Robinson – 5,373
Roberto Clemente – 4,492
On Base Percentage
Frank Robinson – .389
Roberto Clemente – .359
Slugging Percentage
Frank Robinson – .537
Roberto Clemente – .475
OPS (On-Base + Slugging Percentage)
Frank Robinson – .926
Roberto Clemente – .834
OPS+
Frank Robinson – 154
Roberto Clemente – 130
WAR (Wins Above Replacement)
Frank Robinson – 107.2
Roberto Clemente – 94.5
WAA (Wins Above Average)
Frank Robinson – 64.7
Roberto Clemente – 56.9
RAA (Runs Better than Average)
Frank Robinson – 614
Roberto Clemente – 509
oWAR (Offensive Wins Above Replacement)
Frank Robinson – 106.6
Roberto Clemente – 71.0
Regular Season Career Stats (Defense)
A baseball next to the player represents the winner of the comparison. A baseball next to both players means a tie.
Games
Frank Robinson – 2,450
Roberto Clemente – 2,373
Games Started
Frank Robinson – 2,370
Roberto Clemente – 2,299
Innings
Frank Robinson – 20,937
Roberto Clemente – 20,515 1/3
Fielding Percentage
Frank Robinson – .984
Roberto Clemente – .972
Double Plays
Frank Robinson – 263
Roberto Clemente – 42
Assists
Frank Robinson – 333
Roberto Clemente – 269
Chances
Frank Robinson – 6,785
Roberto Clemente – 5,108
Putouts
Frank Robinson – 6,346
Roberto Clemente – 4,697
Errors
Frank Robinson – 106
Roberto Clemente – 142
dWAR (Defensive Wins Above Replacement)
Frank Robinson – -15.0
Roberto Clemente – 12.1
Playoff Career Stats
Games
Frank Robinson – 35
Roberto Clemente – 26
At Bats
Frank Robinson – 126
Roberto Clemente – 107
Plate Appearances
Frank Robinson – 149
Roberto Clemente – 113
Batting Average
Frank Robinson – .238
Roberto Clemente – .318
Home Runs
Frank Robinson – 10
Roberto Clemente – 3
RBIs
Frank Robinson – 19
Roberto Clemente – 14
Hits
Frank Robinson – 30
Roberto Clemente – 34
Runs
Frank Robinson – 25
Roberto Clemente – 8
Doubles
Frank Robinson – 5
Roberto Clemente – 3
Triples
Frank Robinson – 1
Roberto Clemente – 1
On Base Percentage
Frank Robinson – .356
Roberto Clemente – .354
Slugging Percentage
Frank Robinson – .532
Roberto Clemente – .449
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