Cody Bellinger vs Marcell Ozuna: Career Stats Comparison
Marcell Ozuna 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; Marcell Ozuna has played 2013–present 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 Marcell Ozuna (2013–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Cody Bellinger has 1,233 hits and 242 home runs through October 12, 2026; Marcell Ozuna has 1,678 hits and 304 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Marcell Ozuna, with 304 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? Cody Bellinger, with .812 to Marcell Ozuna's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Marcell Ozuna, with .267 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits? Marcell Ozuna, with 1,678 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.
- Who drove in more runs? Marcell Ozuna, with 977 to Cody Bellinger's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Marcell Ozuna, with 13,327 career PIV to Cody Bellinger's 10,298.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Cody Bellinger
Marcell Ozuna
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cody Bellinger and Marcell Ozuna. 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.
Cody Bellinger and Marcell Ozuna are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Cody Bellinger | Marcell Ozuna |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,289 | Leads: 1,684 |
| At-Bats | 4,726 | Leads: 6,296 |
| Runs | 763 | Leads: 845 |
| Hits | 1,233 | Leads: 1,678 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 287 |
| Triples | Leads: 31 | 21 |
| Home Runs | 242 | Leads: 304 |
| RBI | 768 | Leads: 977 |
| Walks | 528 | Leads: 631 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 1,570 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 116 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .267 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .334 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .812 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Marcell Ozuna leads Cody Bellinger 13,327 to 10,298 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Marcell Ozuna played 13 seasons to Cody Bellinger's 9, while Cody Bellinger carries the higher per-season figure (1,144 to 1,025). 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
Marcell Ozuna — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Marcell Ozuna leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Cody Bellinger owns stolen bases, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Marcell Ozuna. PIV agrees: Marcell Ozuna 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 Marcell Ozuna careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2017 on, with both players still active. With 1,289 games against 1,684 across 9 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Cody Bellinger struck out more than walked (1,046 to 528); Marcell Ozuna struck out more than walked (1,570 to 631). On the bases, Cody Bellinger stole more often per game played (116 steals in 1,289 games for Cody Bellinger, 29 in 1,684 for Marcell Ozuna). Cody Bellinger's slugging percentage of .478 tops Marcell Ozuna's .464. Cody Bellinger owns the better peak by OPS: 1.035 OPS in 2019 for Cody Bellinger against .925 OPS in 2024 for Marcell Ozuna. Cody Bellinger and Marcell Ozuna's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Cody Bellinger vs Marcell Ozuna: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Cody Bellinger or Marcell Ozuna?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Marcell Ozuna leads Cody Bellinger in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Cody Bellinger or Marcell Ozuna hit more home runs?
- Marcell Ozuna, with 304 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Cody Bellinger, with .812 to Marcell Ozuna's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Marcell Ozuna, with .267 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Marcell Ozuna, with 1,678 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.