Willie Mays and Rafael Palmeiro Comparison

Who is the better baseball player Willie Mays or Rafael Palmeiro? It is a simple question that does not always have a simple answer. I assume that if you are here, you have questions about who is best in your match up or you need help changing someone's mind. I can't guarantee it will work, but good luck nonetheless.

If you are less interested in a Willie Mays vs. Rafael Palmeiro comparison and are more interested to see if one is tracking the other, then you are in luck! Click the “View Charts” link in the stat box to see how they compare over their careers. The data table and charts on these pages visualize how each player has progressed through their careers. They also summarizes both players' career performance.

Willie Mays Rafael Palmeiro
Bats Right Left
Throws Right Left
Position Center Field First Base
Generation The Silent Generation Baby Boomers
Hall of Fame Yes No

Hitting Stats for Willie Mays and Rafael Palmeiro

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162 Game Avg.
22
1
Career
162 Game Avg.
20
1
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162 Game Avg.
2992
162
Career
162 Game Avg.
2831
162
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162 Game Avg.
12493
676
Career
162 Game Avg.
12046
676
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162 Game Avg.
10881
589
Career
162 Game Avg.
10472
589
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162 Game Avg.
0.302
0.302
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.288
0.302
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162 Game Avg.
0.948
0.948
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.891
0.948
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162 Game Avg.
3283
178
Career
162 Game Avg.
3020
178
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162 Game Avg.
1960
106
Career
162 Game Avg.
1828
106
Career
162 Game Avg.
523
28
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162 Game Avg.
585
28
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162 Game Avg.
140
8
Career
162 Game Avg.
38
8
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162 Game Avg.
660
36
Career
162 Game Avg.
569
36
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162 Game Avg.
1323
72
Career
162 Game Avg.
1192
72
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162 Game Avg.
0.061
0.061
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.054
0.061
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162 Game Avg.
0.201
0.201
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.188
0.201
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162 Game Avg.
2316.75
125.44
Career
162 Game Avg.
2010.82
125.44
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162 Game Avg.
6066
328
Career
162 Game Avg.
5388
328
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162 Game Avg.
4791
259
Career
162 Game Avg.
4460
259
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162 Game Avg.
0.383
0.383
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.37
0.383
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162 Game Avg.
0.557
0.557
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.515
0.557
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162 Game Avg.
0.941
0.941
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.885
0.941
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162 Game Avg.
0.256
0.256
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.226
0.256
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162 Game Avg.
0.312
0.312
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.295
0.312
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162 Game Avg.
0.995
0.995
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.897
0.995
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162 Game Avg.
0.299
0.299
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.283
0.299
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162 Game Avg.
2062
112
Career
162 Game Avg.
1663
112
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162 Game Avg.
1903
103
Career
162 Game Avg.
1835
103
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162 Game Avg.
3305
179
Career
162 Game Avg.
2929
179
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162 Game Avg.
2298.07
124.43
Career
162 Game Avg.
2004.32
124.43
Career
162 Game Avg.
44
2
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162 Game Avg.
87
2
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162 Game Avg.
1464
79
Career
162 Game Avg.
1353
79
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162 Game Avg.
192
10
Career
162 Game Avg.
172
10
Career
162 Game Avg.
1526
83
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162 Game Avg.
1348
83
Career
162 Game Avg.
8.19
8.19
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162 Game Avg.
8.94
8.19
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.96
0.96
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162 Game Avg.
1
0.96
Career
162 Game Avg.
13
1
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162 Game Avg.
15
1
Career
162 Game Avg.
91
5
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162 Game Avg.
119
5
Career
162 Game Avg.
251
14
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162 Game Avg.
232
14
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162 Game Avg.
338
18
Career
162 Game Avg.
97
18
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162 Game Avg.
103
6
Career
162 Game Avg.
40
6
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162 Game Avg.
441
24
Career
162 Game Avg.
137
24
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162 Game Avg.
76.64
76.64
Career
162 Game Avg.
70.8
76.64

Fielding Stats for Willie Mays and Rafael Palmeiro

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162 Game Avg.
22
1.22
Career
162 Game Avg.
20
1.22
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162 Game Avg.
2929
162
Career
162 Game Avg.
2351
162
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162 Game Avg.
2666
147.45
Career
162 Game Avg.
2290
147.45
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162 Game Avg.
71009
3927.44
Career
162 Game Avg.
60666
3927.44
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162 Game Avg.
23669.7
1309.15
Career
162 Game Avg.
20222
1309.15
Career
162 Game Avg.
7752
428.76
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162 Game Avg.
18128
428.76
Career
162 Game Avg.
233
12.89
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162 Game Avg.
1596
12.89
Career
162 Game Avg.
156
8.63
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162 Game Avg.
120
8.63
Career
162 Game Avg.
8141
450.27
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162 Game Avg.
19844
450.27
Career
162 Game Avg.
7985
441.64
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162 Game Avg.
19724
441.64
Career
162 Game Avg.
98.08
98.08
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162 Game Avg.
99.4
98.08
Career
162 Game Avg.
2.726
2.726
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162 Game Avg.
8.39
2.726
Career
162 Game Avg.
121
6.69
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162 Game Avg.
1785
6.69
Willie Mays
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Rafael Palmeiro
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Willie Mays
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Rafael Palmeiro
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Willie Mays
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Rafael Palmeiro
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Willie Mays
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Rafael Palmeiro
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0