Ronald Acuña vs J. D. Martinez: Career Stats Comparison
J. D. Martinez has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ronald Acuña has played 2018–present as a hitter; J. D. Martinez played 2011–2024 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
Ronald Acuña (2018–present) and J. D. Martinez (2011–2024) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Ronald Acuña has 1,017 hits and 206 home runs through October 12, 2026; J. D. Martinez finished with 1,741 hits and 331 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? J. D. Martinez, with 331 to Ronald Acuña's 206.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ronald Acuña, with .895 to J. D. Martinez's .863.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ronald Acuña, with .285 to J. D. Martinez's .283.
- Who had more hits? J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Ronald Acuña's 1,017.
- Who drove in more runs? J. D. Martinez, with 1,071 to Ronald Acuña's 514.
- Who has the higher career PIV? J. D. Martinez, with 22,068 career PIV to Ronald Acuña's 16,199.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Ronald Acuña
J. D. Martinez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ronald Acuña and J. D. Martinez. 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.
Ronald Acuña is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Ronald Acuña | J. D. Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 923 | Leads: 1,642 |
| At-Bats | 3,564 | Leads: 6,152 |
| Runs | 716 | Leads: 897 |
| Hits | 1,017 | Leads: 1,741 |
| Doubles | 175 | Leads: 390 |
| Triples | 14 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | 206 | Leads: 331 |
| RBI | 514 | Leads: 1,071 |
| Walks | 492 | Leads: 601 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 924 | 1,714 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 226 | 26 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .379 | .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .516 |
| OPS | Leads: .895 | .863 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), J. D. Martinez outpaces Ronald Acuña 22,068 to 16,199 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: J. D. Martinez played 15 seasons to Ronald Acuña's 8, while Ronald Acuña carries the higher per-season figure (2,025 to 1,471). 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).
Ronald Acuña — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. D. Martinez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. D. Martinez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Ronald Acuña owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to J. D. Martinez. PIV agrees: J. D. Martinez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ronald Acuña and J. D. Martinez careers compare
From 2018 through 2024, Ronald Acuña and J. D. Martinez were in the majors together. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Ronald Acuña has appeared in 923 games to J. D. Martinez's 1,642. At the plate, Ronald Acuña struck out more than walked (924 to 492), and J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601). On the bases, Ronald Acuña stole more often per game played (226 steals in 923 games for Ronald Acuña, 26 in 1,642 for J. D. Martinez). Ronald Acuña's slugging percentage of .516 tops J. D. Martinez's .516. Ronald Acuña's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Ronald Acuña vs J. D. Martinez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ronald Acuña or J. D. Martinez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. D. Martinez leads Ronald Acuña in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Ronald Acuña or J. D. Martinez hit more home runs?
- J. D. Martinez, with 331 to Ronald Acuña's 206.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ronald Acuña, with .895 to J. D. Martinez's .863.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ronald Acuña, with .285 to J. D. Martinez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Ronald Acuña's 1,017.