Cody Bellinger vs Michael Brantley: Career Stats Comparison
Cody Bellinger and Michael Brantley are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Cody Bellinger has played 2017–present as a hitter; Michael Brantley played 2009–2023 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
Cody Bellinger (2017–present) and Michael Brantley (2009–2023) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Cody Bellinger has 1,233 hits and 242 home runs through October 12, 2026; Michael Brantley finished with 1,656 hits and 129 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Cody Bellinger, with 242 to Michael Brantley's 129.
- Who had the higher OPS? Cody Bellinger, with .812 to Michael Brantley's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Michael Brantley, with .298 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits? Michael Brantley, with 1,656 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.
- Who drove in more runs? Cody Bellinger, with 768 to Michael Brantley's 720.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Michael Brantley, with 11,049 career PIV to Cody Bellinger's 10,298.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Cody Bellinger
Michael Brantley
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cody Bellinger and Michael Brantley. 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.
Cody Bellinger is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Cody Bellinger | Michael Brantley |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,289 | Leads: 1,445 |
| At-Bats | 4,726 | Leads: 5,566 |
| Runs | Leads: 763 | 758 |
| Hits | 1,233 | Leads: 1,656 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 348 |
| Triples | Leads: 31 | 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 242 | 129 |
| RBI | Leads: 768 | 720 |
| Walks | Leads: 528 | 485 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 658 |
| Stolen Bases | 116 | Leads: 125 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .298 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .439 |
| OPS | Leads: .812 | .794 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Michael Brantley edges Cody Bellinger 11,049 to 10,298 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Michael Brantley played 15 seasons to Cody Bellinger's 9, while Cody Bellinger carries the higher per-season figure (1,144 to 737). 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).
Cody Bellinger — top 3 seasons by OPS
Michael Brantley — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Michael Brantley leads in hits, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Cody Bellinger owns home runs, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Michael Brantley. PIV agrees: Michael Brantley grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Cody Bellinger and Michael Brantley careers compare
Cody Bellinger and Michael Brantley were active at the same time between 2017 and 2023. With 1,289 games against 1,445 across 9 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Cody Bellinger struck out more than walked (1,046 to 528); Michael Brantley struck out more than walked (658 to 485). Cody Bellinger is the more power-leaning hitter, with 242 of 1,233 hits leaving the park. Cody Bellinger was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Cody Bellinger's slugging percentage of .478 tops Michael Brantley's .439. Because Cody Bellinger is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Cody Bellinger vs Michael Brantley: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Cody Bellinger or Michael Brantley hit more home runs?
- Cody Bellinger, with 242 to Michael Brantley's 129.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Cody Bellinger, with .812 to Michael Brantley's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Michael Brantley, with .298 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Michael Brantley, with 1,656 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.