Jose Abreu vs Shohei Ohtani: Career Stats Comparison
Shohei Ohtani has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Abreu played 2014–2024 as a hitter; Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–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
Jose Abreu (2014–2024) and Shohei Ohtani (2018–present) — 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; Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Abreu, with .283 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits? Jose Abreu, with 1,587 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Abreu, with 960 to Shohei Ohtani's 750.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Shohei Ohtani, with 24,591 career PIV to Jose Abreu's 16,135.
- Who won more championships? Shohei Ohtani, with 2 World Series titles to Jose Abreu's 0.
Jose Abreu
Shohei Ohtani
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Abreu and Shohei Ohtani. 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.
Shohei Ohtani is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Abreu | Shohei Ohtani |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,446 | 1,172 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,607 | 4,253 |
| Runs | 769 | Leads: 797 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,587 | 1,194 |
| Doubles | Leads: 328 | 218 |
| Triples | 17 | Leads: 49 |
| Home Runs | 263 | Leads: 310 |
| RBI | Leads: 960 | 750 |
| Walks | 432 | Leads: 622 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,246 | 1,256 |
| Stolen Bases | 11 | Leads: 176 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .345 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .574 |
| OPS | .833 | Leads: .948 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shohei Ohtani outpaces Jose Abreu 24,591 to 16,135 — driven by per-season impact — 3,074 PIV per season to 1,467 — rather than by longevity, since Shohei Ohtani played 8 seasons to Jose Abreu's 11. 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
Shohei Ohtani — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Shohei Ohtani 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 Shohei Ohtani. PIV agrees: Shohei Ohtani grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Abreu and Shohei Ohtani careers compare
Jose Abreu and Shohei Ohtani were active at the same time between 2018 and 2024. The two careers are close in length, 1,446 games for Jose Abreu and 1,172 for Shohei Ohtani across 11 and 8 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jose Abreu struck out more than walked (1,246 to 432), and Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622). Shohei Ohtani is the more power-leaning hitter, with 310 of 1,194 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Shohei Ohtani stole more often per game played (11 steals in 1,446 games for Jose Abreu, 176 in 1,172 for Shohei Ohtani). Shohei Ohtani's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Abreu vs Shohei Ohtani: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Abreu or Shohei Ohtani?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Shohei Ohtani leads Jose Abreu in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Abreu or Shohei Ohtani hit more home runs?
- Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Abreu, with .283 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Abreu, with 1,587 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.