Hank Aaron vs Aaron Judge: Career Stats Comparison
Hank Aaron has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Hank Aaron played 1954–1976 as a hitter; Aaron Judge has played 2016–present as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Hank Aaron (1954–1976) and Aaron Judge (2016–present) — they broke in during the 1950s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Hank Aaron finished with 3,771 hits and 755 home runs; Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 home runs through October 6, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Hank Aaron, with 755 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Hank Aaron's .928.
- Who had the higher batting average? Hank Aaron, with .305 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits? Hank Aaron, with 3,771 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Hank Aaron, with 2,297 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Hank Aaron, with 78,640 career PIV to Aaron Judge's 37,037.
- Who won more championships? Hank Aaron, with 1 World Series title to Aaron Judge's 0.
Hank Aaron
Aaron Judge
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hank Aaron and Aaron Judge. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 1950s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Aaron Judge is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Hank Aaron | Aaron Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 3,298 | 1,211 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 12,364 | 4,342 |
| Runs | Leads: 2,174 | 918 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,771 | 1,262 |
| Doubles | Leads: 624 | 213 |
| Triples | Leads: 98 | 7 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 755 | 386 |
| RBI | Leads: 2,297 | 871 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,402 | 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,383 | 1,454 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 240 | 70 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .291 |
| On-Base % | .374 | Leads: .410 |
| Slugging % | .555 | Leads: .610 |
| OPS | .928 | Leads: 1.020 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Hank Aaron outpaces Aaron Judge 78,640 to 37,037 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Hank Aaron played 23 seasons to Aaron Judge's 10, while Aaron Judge carries the higher per-season figure (3,704 to 3,419). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Hank Aaron — top 3 seasons by OPS
Aaron Judge — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Hank Aaron leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Aaron Judge owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Hank Aaron. PIV agrees: Hank Aaron grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Hank Aaron and Aaron Judge careers compare
No season is shared: Hank Aaron played 1954–1976, Aaron Judge 2016–present. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Hank Aaron appeared in 3,298 games to Aaron Judge's 1,211. Where Aaron Judge comes out ahead, it is in on-base percentage (.410 to .374), slugging percentage (.610 to .555), and OPS (1.020 to .928). Plate discipline differs: Hank Aaron walked more often than struck out (1,402 walks, 1,383 strikeouts), but Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860). Home runs make up a larger share of Aaron Judge's hits: 755 of 3,771 for Hank Aaron, 386 of 1,262 for Aaron Judge. Because Aaron Judge is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Hank Aaron vs Aaron Judge: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hank Aaron or Aaron Judge?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Hank Aaron leads Aaron Judge in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Hank Aaron or Aaron Judge hit more home runs?
- Hank Aaron, with 755 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Hank Aaron's .928.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Hank Aaron, with .305 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Hank Aaron, with 3,771 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.