Nolan Arenado vs Ryan Braun: Career Stats Comparison
Nolan Arenado and Ryan Braun are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Nolan Arenado has played 2013–present as a hitter; Ryan Braun played 2007–2020 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
Nolan Arenado (2013–present) and Ryan Braun (2007–2020) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Ryan Braun finished with 1,963 hits and 352 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Ryan Braun's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ryan Braun, with .891 to Nolan Arenado's .843.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ryan Braun, with .296 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits? Nolan Arenado, with 2,057 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.
- Who drove in more runs? Nolan Arenado, with 1,270 to Ryan Braun's 1,154.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ryan Braun, with 27,762 career PIV to Nolan Arenado's 21,230.
Nolan Arenado
Ryan Braun
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado and Ryan Braun. 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 2010s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Nolan Arenado is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Nolan Arenado | Ryan Braun |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,939 | 1,766 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,340 | 6,622 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,080 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,057 | 1,963 |
| Doubles | Leads: 430 | 408 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 49 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 352 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,270 | 1,154 |
| Walks | Leads: 629 | 586 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,363 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 216 |
| Batting Avg | .280 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .532 |
| OPS | .843 | Leads: .891 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ryan Braun leads Nolan Arenado 27,762 to 21,230 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,983 PIV per season to 1,633, across 14 seasons to 13. 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).
Nolan Arenado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ryan Braun — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ryan Braun leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Nolan Arenado owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ryan Braun. PIV agrees: Ryan Braun grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Nolan Arenado and Ryan Braun careers compare
Nolan Arenado and Ryan Braun were active at the same time between 2013 and 2020. With 1,939 games against 1,766 across 13 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629), and Ryan Braun struck out more than walked (1,363 to 586). On the bases, Ryan Braun stole more often per game played (35 steals in 1,939 games for Nolan Arenado, 216 in 1,766 for Ryan Braun). On the peak-season lists, Nolan Arenado's best year is 2019 at .962 OPS and Ryan Braun's is 2007 at 1.004 OPS; Ryan Braun has the stronger single season. Because Nolan Arenado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Nolan Arenado vs Ryan Braun: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Nolan Arenado or Ryan Braun hit more home runs?
- Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Ryan Braun's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ryan Braun, with .891 to Nolan Arenado's .843.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ryan Braun, with .296 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits?
- Nolan Arenado, with 2,057 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.