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Ted Williams vs Joe DiMaggio Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio that includes stats, World Series, and awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
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Position and Height
Teams
Ted Williams – 1 (Boston Red Sox)
Joe DiMaggio – 1 (New York Yankees)
Position
Ted Williams – Left fielder
Joe DiMaggio – Centerfielder
Height
Ted Williams – 6’3″
Joe DiMaggio – 6’2″
World Series and Seasons Played
World Series
Ted Williams – 0
Joe DiMaggio – 9 (1936–1939, 1941, 1947, 1949–1951) 
World Series Appearances
Ted Williams – 1 (1946)
Joe DiMaggio – 10 (1936–1939, 1941-1942, 1947, 1949–1951)
Postseason Appearances
Ted Williams – 1 (1946)
Joe DiMaggio – 10 (1936–1939, 1941-1942, 1947, 1949–1951)
Seasons Played
Ted Williams – 19 (1939-1960 Did not play from 1943-1945 due to Military Service)
Joe DiMaggio – 13 (1936-1951 Did not play from 1943-1945 due to Military Service)
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Ted Williams – Yes (93.38% in 1966)
Joe DiMaggio – Yes (88.84% in 1955)
Number Retired
Ted Williams – Yes (Red Sox #9)
Joe DiMaggio – Yes (Yankees #5)
MVP
Ted Williams – 2 (1946, 1949)
Joe DiMaggio – 3 (1939, 1941, 1947)
All Star Games
Ted Williams – 19 (1940–1942, 1946–1951, 1953–1960²)
Joe DiMaggio – 13 (1936–1942, 1946–1951)
Triple Crown
Ted Williams – 2 (1942, 1947)
Joe DiMaggio – 0
Longest Hitting Streak
Ted Williams – 23 Games in 1941
Joe DiMaggio – 56 Games in 1941 (Record)
Seasons with a .400+ Batting Average
Ted Williams – 1 (.406 in 1941)
Joe DiMaggio – 0
League Batting Champion
Ted Williams – 6 (1941, 1942, 1947, 1948, 1957, 1958)
Joe DiMaggio – 2 (1939-1940)
Home Run Champion
Ted Williams – 4 (1941, 1942, 1947, 1949)
Joe DiMaggio – 2 (1937, 1948)
League RBI champion
Ted Williams – 4 (1939, 1942, 1947, 1949)
Joe DiMaggio – 2 (1941, 1948)
League Leader in Runs
Ted Williams – 6 (1940-1042, 1946-1947, 1949)
Joe DiMaggio – 1 (1937)
League Leader in Hits
Ted Williams – 0
Joe DiMaggio – 0
League Leader in Walks
Ted Williams – 8 (1941-1942, 1946-1949, 1951, 1954)
Joe DiMaggio – 0
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
Ted Williams – 2,292
Joe DiMaggio – 1,736
At Bats
Ted Williams – 7,706
Joe DiMaggio – 6,821
Plate Appearances
Ted Williams – 9,788
Joe DiMaggio – 7,673
Batting Average
Ted Williams – .344
Joe DiMaggio – .325
Home Runs
Ted Williams – 521
Joe DiMaggio – 361
RBIs
Ted Williams – 1,839
Joe DiMaggio – 1,537
Hits
Ted Williams – 2,654
Joe DiMaggio – 2,214
Runs
Ted Williams – 1,798
Joe DiMaggio – 1,390
Doubles
Ted Williams – 525
Joe DiMaggio – 389
Triples
Ted Williams – 71
Joe DiMaggio – 131
Walks
Ted Williams – 2,021
Joe DiMaggio – 790
Strikeouts
Ted Williams – 709
Joe DiMaggio – 369
Stolen Bases
Ted Williams – 24
Joe DiMaggio – 30
On Base Percentage
Ted Williams – .482 (Record)
Joe DiMaggio – .398
Slugging Percentage
Ted Williams – .634
Joe DiMaggio – .579
WAR
Ted Williams – 123.1
Joe DiMaggio – 78.2
Regular Season Career Stats (Defense)
Games
Ted Williams – 2,152
Joe DiMaggio – 1,722
Games Started
Ted Williams – 2,146
Joe DiMaggio – 1,719
Innings
Ted Williams – 18,245 2/3
Joe DiMaggio – 15,120 2/3
Fielding Percentage
Ted Williams – .974
Joe DiMaggio – .978
Double Plays
Ted Williams – 30
Joe DiMaggio – 30
Putouts
Ted Williams – 4,158
Joe DiMaggio – 4,529
Assists
Ted Williams – 142
Joe DiMaggio – 153
Errors
Ted Williams – 113
Joe DiMaggio – 105
Playoff Career Stats
Games
Ted Williams – 7
Joe DiMaggio – 51
At Bats
Ted Williams – 25
Joe DiMaggio – 199
Plate Appearances
Ted Williams – 30
Joe DiMaggio – 220
Batting Average
Ted Williams – .200
Joe DiMaggio – .271
Home Runs
Ted Williams – 0
Joe DiMaggio – 8
RBIs
Ted Williams – 1
Joe DiMaggio – 30
Hits
Ted Williams – 5
Joe DiMaggio – 54
Runs
Ted Williams – 2
Joe DiMaggio – 27
Doubles
Ted Williams – 0
Joe DiMaggio – 6
Triples
Ted Williams – 0
Joe DiMaggio – 0
Walks
Ted Williams – 5
Joe DiMaggio – 19
Strikeouts
Ted Williams – 5
Joe DiMaggio – 23
Stolen Bases
Ted Williams – 0
Joe DiMaggio – 0
On Base Percentage
Ted Williams – .333
Joe DiMaggio – .338
Slugging Percentage
Ted Williams – .200
Joe DiMaggio – .422
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