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Ted Williams vs Shoeless Joe Jackson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Fame outfielder Ted Williams and Shoeless Joe Jackson that includes stats, World Series, and awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
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Position, Height, and Career Salary
Teams
Ted Williams – 1 (Boston Red Sox)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 3 (Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Naps/Indians, Chicago White Sox)
Position
Ted Williams – Left fielder
Shoeless Joe Jackson – Outfielder
Height
Ted Williams – 6’3″
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 6’1″
World Series and Seasons Played
World Series
Ted Williams – 0
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 1 (1917)
World Series Appearances
Ted Williams – 1 (1946) 
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 2 (1917, 1919)
Postseason Appearances
Ted Williams – 1 (1946)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 2 (1917, 1919)
Seasons Played
Ted Williams – 19 (1939-1960 Did not play from 1943-1945 due to Military Service)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 13 (1908-1920)
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Ted Williams – Yes (93.38% in 1966)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – No
MVP
Ted Williams – 2 (1946, 1949)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 0
All Star Games
Ted Williams – 19 (1940–1942, 1946–1951, 1953–1960²)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – * All Star Game wasn’t introduced until 1933
Triple Crown
Ted Williams – 2 (1942, 1947)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 0
League Batting Champion
Ted Williams – 6 (1941, 1942, 1947, 1948, 1957, 1958)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 0
Home Run Champion
Ted Williams – 4 (1941, 1942, 1947, 1949)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 0
League RBI champion
Ted Williams – 4 (1939, 1942, 1947, 1949)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 0
League Leader in Runs
Ted Williams – 6 (1940-1042, 1946-1947, 1949)
Shoeless Joe Jackson –
League Leader in Hits
Ted Williams – 0
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 2 (1912-1913)
League Leader in Walks
Ted Williams – 8 (1941-1942, 1946-1949, 1951, 1954)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 0
League Leader in Doubles
Ted Williams – 2 (1948-1949)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 1 (1913)
League Leader in Triples
Ted Williams – 0
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 3 (1912, 1916, 1920)
League Leader in OBP
Ted Williams – 12 (1940-1942, 1946-1949, 1951, 1954, 1956-1958)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 1 (1911)
League Leader in Slugging Percentage
Ted Williams – 9 (1941-1942, 1946-1949, 1951, 1954, 1957)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 0
Regular Season Career Stats (Offense)
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Games
Ted Williams – 2,292
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 1,332
At Bats
Ted Williams – 7,706
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 4,981
Plate Appearances
Ted Williams – 9,788
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 5,695
Batting Average
Ted Williams – .344
Shoeless Joe Jackson – .356
Home Runs
Ted Williams – 521
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 54
RBIs
Ted Williams – 1,839
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 785
Hits
Ted Williams – 2,654
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 1,772
Runs
Ted Williams – 1,798
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 873
Doubles
Ted Williams – 525
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 307
Triples
Ted Williams – 71
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 168
Walks
Ted Williams – 2,021
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 519
Stolen Bases
Ted Williams – 24
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 202
On Base Percentage
Ted Williams – .482 (Record)
Shoeless Joe Jackson – .423
Slugging Percentage
Ted Williams – .634
Shoeless Joe Jackson – .517
OPS+
Ted Williams – 190
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 170
OWAR
Ted Williams – 126.3
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 61.2
WAA
Ted Williams – 94.2
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 40.3
WAR
Ted Williams – 123.1
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 62.3
Regular Season Career Stats (Defense)
Games
Ted Williams – 2,152
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 1,319
Games Started
Ted Williams – 2,146
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 844
Innings
Ted Williams – 18,245 2/3
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 11,754
Fielding Percentage
Ted Williams – .974
Shoeless Joe Jackson – .964
Double Plays
Ted Williams – 30
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 49
Putouts
Ted Williams – 4,158
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 2,646
Assists
Ted Williams – 142
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 198
Errors
Ted Williams – 113
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 107
Playoff Career Stats
Games
Ted Williams – 7
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 14
At Bats
Ted Williams – 25
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 55
Plate Appearances
Ted Williams – 30
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 57
Batting Average
Ted Williams – .200
Shoeless Joe Jackson – .345
Home Runs
Ted Williams – 0
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 1
RBIs
Ted Williams – 1
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 8
Hits
Ted Williams – 5
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 19
Runs
Ted Williams – 2
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 9
Doubles
Ted Williams – 0
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 3
Walks
Ted Williams – 5
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 2
Stolen Bases
Ted Williams – 0
Shoeless Joe Jackson – 1
On Base Percentage
Ted Williams – .333
Shoeless Joe Jackson – .368
Slugging Percentage
Ted Williams – .200
Shoeless Joe Jackson – .455
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