Cody Bellinger vs Salvador Perez: Career Stats Comparison
Cody Bellinger and Salvador Perez 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; Salvador Perez has played 2011–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 Salvador Perez (2011–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; Salvador Perez has 1,845 hits and 324 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? Salvador Perez, with 324 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? Cody Bellinger, with .812 to Salvador Perez's .750.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .261.
- Who had more hits? Salvador Perez, with 1,845 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.
- Who drove in more runs? Salvador Perez, with 1,094 to Cody Bellinger's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Cody Bellinger, with 10,298 career PIV to Salvador Perez's 4,622.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Cody Bellinger
Salvador Perez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cody Bellinger and Salvador Perez. 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 Salvador Perez are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Cody Bellinger | Salvador Perez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,289 | Leads: 1,859 |
| At-Bats | 4,726 | Leads: 7,057 |
| Runs | Leads: 763 | 760 |
| Hits | 1,233 | Leads: 1,845 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 344 |
| Triples | Leads: 31 | 12 |
| Home Runs | 242 | Leads: 324 |
| RBI | 768 | Leads: 1,094 |
| Walks | Leads: 528 | 296 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 1,422 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 116 | 7 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .261 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .334 | .299 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .451 |
| OPS | Leads: .812 | .750 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Cody Bellinger outpaces Salvador Perez 10,298 to 4,622 — driven by per-season impact — 1,144 PIV per season to 330 — rather than by longevity, since Cody Bellinger played 9 seasons to Salvador Perez's 14. 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
Salvador Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Cody Bellinger leads in runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Salvador Perez owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Cody Bellinger. PIV agrees: Cody Bellinger grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Cody Bellinger and Salvador Perez careers compare
Cody Bellinger and Salvador Perez are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2017. With 1,289 games against 1,859 across 9 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Cody Bellinger struck out more than walked (1,046 to 528); Salvador Perez struck out more than walked (1,422 to 296). Cody Bellinger was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Cody Bellinger's on-base percentage of .334 tops Salvador Perez's .299. On the peak-season lists, Cody Bellinger's best year is 2019 at 1.035 OPS and Salvador Perez's is 2021 at .859 OPS; Cody Bellinger has the stronger single season. Because Cody Bellinger and Salvador Perez are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Cody Bellinger vs Salvador Perez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Cody Bellinger or Salvador Perez hit more home runs?
- Salvador Perez, with 324 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Cody Bellinger, with .812 to Salvador Perez's .750.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Salvador Perez, with 1,845 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.