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Willie Mays vs Hank Aaron Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron 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
Position
Willie Mays – Centerfielder
Hank Aaron – Right Fielder/First Baseman
Height
Willie Mays – 5’10”
Hank Aaron – 6’0″
World Series and Seasons Played
World Series
Willie Mays – 1 (1954) 
Hank Aaron – 1 (1957)
Teams
Willie Mays – 2 ( Giants, Mets)
Hank Aaron – 3 (Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers)
Seasons Played
Willie Mays – 22
Hank Aaron – 23
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Willie Mays – Yes (94.7% in 1979)
Hank Aaron – Yes (97.83% in 1982)
Number Retired
Willie Mays – Yes (24 Giants)
Hank Aaron – Yes (Braves and Brewers 44)
MVP
Willie Mays – 2 (1954, 1955)
Hank Aaron – 1 (1957)
World Series MVP
Willie Mays – 0
Hank Aaron – 0
Rookie of the Year
Willie Mays – 1 (1951)
Hank Aaron – 0
Gold Gloves *
Willie Mays – 12 (1957–1968)
Hank Aaron – 3 (1958–1960)
All Star Games (There was two All-Star Games from 1959-1961)
Willie Mays – 24 (1954–1973)
Hank Aaron – 25 (1955–1975)
All Star Game MVP
Willie Mays – 2 (1963, 1968)
Hank Aaron – 0
Home Run Champion
Willie Mays – 4 (1955, 1962, 1964, 1965)
Hank Aaron – 4 (1957, 1963, 1966-1967)
League RBI Champion
Willie Mays – 0
Hank Aaron – 4 (1957, 1960, 1963, 1966)
League Batting Champion
Willie Mays – 1 (1954)
Hank Aaron – 2 (1956, 1959)
League Hits Leader
Willie Mays – 1 (1960)
Hank Aaron – 2 (1956, 1959)
League Leader in Runs
Willie Mays – 2 (1958, 1961)
Hank Aaron – 3 (1957, 1963, 1967)
On-Base Percentage League Leader
Willie Mays – 2 (1965, 1971)
Hank Aaron – 0
Slugging Percentage League Leader
Willie Mays – 5 (1954-1955, 1957, 1964-1965)
Hank Aaron – 4 (1959, 1963, 1967, 1971)
League Total Base Champion
Willie Mays – 3 (1955, 1962, 1965)
Hank Aaron – 8 (1956-1957, 1959-1961, 1963, 1967, 1969)
League Leader in Stolen Bases
Willie Mays – 4 (1956–1959)
Hank Aaron – 0
* The Gold Glove Award didn’t start until 1957.
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
Willie Mays – 2,992
Hank Aaron – 3,298
At Bats
Willie Mays – 10,881
Hank Aaron – 12,364
Plate Appearances
Willie Mays – 12,496
Hank Aaron – 13,941
Batting Average
Willie Mays – .302
Hank Aaron – .305
Home Runs
Willie Mays – 660
Hank Aaron – 755
RBIs
Willie Mays – 1,903
Hank Aaron – 2,297 (Record)
Hits
Willie Mays – 3,283
Hank Aaron – 3,771
Runs
Willie Mays – 2,062
Hank Aaron – 2,174
Stolen Bases
Willie Mays – 338
Hank Aaron – 240
Doubles
Willie Mays – 523
Hank Aaron – 624
Triples
Willie Mays – 140
Hank Aaron – 98
On Base Percentage
Willie Mays – .384
Hank Aaron – .374
Slugging Percentage
Willie Mays – .557
Hank Aaron – .555
On-Base + Slugging Percentage
Willie Mays – .941
Hank Aaron – .928
WAR
Willie Mays – 156.2
Hank Aaron – 142.6
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
Willie Mays – 2,842
Hank Aaron – 3,020
Games Started
Willie Mays – 2,750
Hank Aaron – 2,977
Innings
Willie Mays – 24,426 2/3
Hank Aaron – 26,137 2/3
Fielding Percentage
Willie Mays – .981
Hank Aaron – .982
Double Plays
Willie Mays – 60
Hank Aaron – 218
Assists
Willie Mays – 233
Hank Aaron – 429
Putouts
Willie Mays – 7,095
Hank Aaron – 7,436
Errors
Willie Mays – 141
Hank Aaron – 144
Playoff Career Stats
Games
Willie Mays – 25
Hank Aaron – 17
At Bats
Willie Mays – 89
Hank Aaron – 69
Plate Appearances
Willie Mays – 99
Hank Aaron – 74
Batting Average
Willie Mays – .247
Hank Aaron – .362
Home Runs
Willie Mays – 1
Hank Aaron – 6
RBIs
Willie Mays – 10
Hank Aaron – 16
Hits
Willie Mays – 22
Hank Aaron – 25
Runs
Willie Mays – 12
Hank Aaron – 11
On Base Percentage
Willie Mays – .323
Hank Aaron – .405
Doubles
Willie Mays – 5
Hank Aaron – 4
Slugging Percentage
Willie Mays – .337
Hank Aaron – .710
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