Luis Arraez vs DJ LeMahieu: Career Stats Comparison
DJ LeMahieu has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Luis Arraez has played 2019–present as a hitter; DJ LeMahieu played 2011–2025 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
Luis Arraez (2019–present) and DJ LeMahieu (2011–2025) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Luis Arraez has 1,213 hits and 42 home runs through October 12, 2026; DJ LeMahieu finished with 1,772 hits and 126 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? DJ LeMahieu, with 126 to Luis Arraez's 42.
- Who had the higher OPS? Luis Arraez, with .775 to DJ LeMahieu's .759.
- Who had the higher batting average? Luis Arraez, with .316 to DJ LeMahieu's .289.
- Who had more hits? DJ LeMahieu, with 1,772 to Luis Arraez's 1,213.
- Who drove in more runs? DJ LeMahieu, with 663 to Luis Arraez's 372.
- Who has the higher career PIV? DJ LeMahieu, with 6,544 career PIV to Luis Arraez's 5,038.
DJ LeMahieu
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Luis Arraez and DJ LeMahieu. 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.
Luis Arraez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Luis Arraez | DJ LeMahieu |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 991 | Leads: 1,673 |
| At-Bats | 3,840 | Leads: 6,132 |
| Runs | 503 | Leads: 896 |
| Hits | 1,213 | Leads: 1,772 |
| Doubles | 202 | Leads: 278 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 39 |
| Home Runs | 42 | Leads: 126 |
| RBI | 372 | Leads: 663 |
| Walks | 264 | Leads: 575 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 243 | 1,048 |
| Stolen Bases | 41 | Leads: 93 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .316 | .289 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .360 | .350 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .414 | .409 |
| OPS | Leads: .775 | .759 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), DJ LeMahieu leads Luis Arraez 6,544 to 5,038 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: DJ LeMahieu played 15 seasons to Luis Arraez's 8, while Luis Arraez carries the higher per-season figure (630 to 436). 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).
Luis Arraez — top 3 seasons by OPS
DJ LeMahieu — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, DJ LeMahieu leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Luis Arraez owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to DJ LeMahieu. PIV agrees: DJ LeMahieu grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Luis Arraez and DJ LeMahieu careers compare
Luis Arraez and DJ LeMahieu were active at the same time between 2019 and 2025. The table compares 991 games of Luis Arraez with 1,673 of DJ LeMahieu across 8 and 15 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Luis Arraez's edges on the table are batting average (.316 to .289), on-base percentage (.360 to .350), and slugging percentage (.414 to .409). At the plate, Luis Arraez walked more often than struck out (264 walks, 243 strikeouts), while DJ LeMahieu struck out more than walked (1,048 to 575). DJ LeMahieu is the more power-leaning hitter, with 126 of 1,772 hits leaving the park. Luis Arraez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Luis Arraez vs DJ LeMahieu: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Luis Arraez or DJ LeMahieu?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, DJ LeMahieu leads Luis Arraez in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Luis Arraez or DJ LeMahieu hit more home runs?
- DJ LeMahieu, with 126 to Luis Arraez's 42.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Luis Arraez, with .775 to DJ LeMahieu's .759.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Luis Arraez, with .316 to DJ LeMahieu's .289.
- Who had more hits?
- DJ LeMahieu, with 1,772 to Luis Arraez's 1,213.