Cody Bellinger vs Brian McCann: Career Stats Comparison
Brian McCann 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). Cody Bellinger has played 2017–present as a hitter; Brian McCann played 2005–2019 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 Brian McCann (2005–2019) — 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; Brian McCann finished with 1,590 hits and 282 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Brian McCann, with 282 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? Cody Bellinger, with .812 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average? Brian McCann, with .262 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits? Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.
- Who drove in more runs? Brian McCann, with 1,018 to Cody Bellinger's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Cody Bellinger, with 10,298 career PIV to Brian McCann's 9,133.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Cody Bellinger
Brian McCann
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cody Bellinger and Brian McCann. 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 | Brian McCann |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,289 | Leads: 1,755 |
| At-Bats | 4,726 | Leads: 6,067 |
| Runs | Leads: 763 | 742 |
| Hits | 1,233 | Leads: 1,590 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 294 |
| Triples | Leads: 31 | 5 |
| Home Runs | 242 | Leads: 282 |
| RBI | 768 | Leads: 1,018 |
| Walks | 528 | Leads: 640 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 1,054 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 116 | 25 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .262 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .452 |
| OPS | Leads: .812 | .789 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Cody Bellinger leads Brian McCann 10,298 to 9,133 — driven by per-season impact — 1,144 PIV per season to 609 — rather than by longevity, since Cody Bellinger played 9 seasons to Brian McCann's 15. 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
Brian McCann — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Brian McCann leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Cody Bellinger owns runs, stolen bases, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Brian McCann. Note that PIV actually grades Cody Bellinger ahead, which means Brian McCann's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Cody Bellinger and Brian McCann careers compare
From 2017 through 2019, Cody Bellinger and Brian McCann were in the majors together. With 1,289 games against 1,755 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); Brian McCann struck out more than walked (1,054 to 640). Cody Bellinger was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Brian McCann's on-base percentage of .337 tops Cody Bellinger's .334. Cody Bellinger owns the better peak by OPS: 1.035 OPS in 2019 for Cody Bellinger against .961 OPS in 2006 for Brian McCann. Cody Bellinger's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Cody Bellinger vs Brian McCann: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Cody Bellinger or Brian McCann?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Brian McCann leads Cody Bellinger in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Cody Bellinger or Brian McCann hit more home runs?
- Brian McCann, with 282 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Cody Bellinger, with .812 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Brian McCann, with .262 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.