Jose Abreu vs Josh Donaldson: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Abreu and Josh Donaldson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Abreu played 2014–2024 as a hitter; Josh Donaldson played 2010–2023 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
Jose Abreu (2014–2024) and Josh Donaldson (2010–2023) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jose Abreu finished with 1,587 hits and 263 home runs; Josh Donaldson finished with 1,310 hits and 279 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Josh Donaldson, with 279 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS? Josh Donaldson, with .847 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Abreu, with .283 to Josh Donaldson's .261.
- Who had more hits? Jose Abreu, with 1,587 to Josh Donaldson's 1,310.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Abreu, with 960 to Josh Donaldson's 816.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Josh Donaldson, with 18,424 career PIV to Jose Abreu's 16,135.
Jose Abreu
Josh Donaldson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Abreu and Josh Donaldson. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jose Abreu | Josh Donaldson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,446 | 1,384 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,607 | 5,022 |
| Runs | 769 | Leads: 816 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,587 | 1,310 |
| Doubles | Leads: 328 | 287 |
| Triples | Leads: 17 | 12 |
| Home Runs | 263 | Leads: 279 |
| RBI | Leads: 960 | 816 |
| Walks | 432 | Leads: 725 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,246 | 1,221 |
| Stolen Bases | 11 | Leads: 40 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .261 |
| On-Base % | .345 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .489 |
| OPS | .833 | Leads: .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Josh Donaldson leads Jose Abreu 18,424 to 16,135 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Josh Donaldson played 15 seasons to Jose Abreu's 11, while Jose Abreu carries the higher per-season figure (1,467 to 1,228). 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).
Jose Abreu — top 3 seasons by OPS
Josh Donaldson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Josh Donaldson leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Jose Abreu owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Josh Donaldson. PIV agrees: Josh Donaldson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jose Abreu and Josh Donaldson careers compare
Jose Abreu and Josh Donaldson were active at the same time between 2014 and 2023. The two careers are close in length, 1,446 games for Jose Abreu and 1,384 for Josh Donaldson across 11 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jose Abreu struck out more than walked (1,246 to 432); Josh Donaldson struck out more than walked (1,221 to 725). In on-base percentage, Josh Donaldson holds the edge, .358 to .345. Best seasons: 2014 for Jose Abreu (.964 OPS, 36 HR, 107 RBI, .317 avg) and 2016 for Josh Donaldson (.953 OPS, 37 HR, 99 RBI, .284 avg).
Jose Abreu vs Josh Donaldson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jose Abreu or Josh Donaldson hit more home runs?
- Josh Donaldson, with 279 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Josh Donaldson, with .847 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Abreu, with .283 to Josh Donaldson's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Abreu, with 1,587 to Josh Donaldson's 1,310.