Cody Bellinger vs Juan Soto: Career Stats Comparison
Cody Bellinger and Juan Soto 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; Juan Soto has played 2018–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 Juan Soto (2018–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; Juan Soto has 1,196 hits and 271 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? Juan Soto, with 271 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? Juan Soto, with .945 to Cody Bellinger's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? Juan Soto, with .281 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits? Cody Bellinger, with 1,233 to Juan Soto's 1,196.
- Who drove in more runs? Cody Bellinger, with 768 to Juan Soto's 765.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Juan Soto, with 27,584 career PIV to Cody Bellinger's 10,298.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Cody Bellinger
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cody Bellinger and Juan Soto. 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 Juan Soto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Cody Bellinger | Juan Soto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,289 | 1,207 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,726 | 4,257 |
| Runs | 763 | Leads: 838 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,233 | 1,196 |
| Doubles | Leads: 236 | 210 |
| Triples | Leads: 31 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 242 | Leads: 271 |
| RBI | Leads: 768 | 765 |
| Walks | 528 | Leads: 974 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 898 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 116 | 104 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .281 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .415 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .530 |
| OPS | .812 | Leads: .945 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Juan Soto outpaces Cody Bellinger 27,584 to 10,298 — driven by per-season impact — 3,065 PIV per season to 1,144 — rather than by longevity, since Juan Soto played 9 seasons to Cody Bellinger's 9. 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
Juan Soto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Juan Soto leads in home runs, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Cody Bellinger owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Juan Soto. PIV agrees: Juan Soto 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 Juan Soto careers compare
Cody Bellinger and Juan Soto are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2018. With 1,289 games against 1,207 across 9 and 9 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Cody Bellinger struck out more than walked (1,046 to 528), while Juan Soto walked more often than struck out (974 walks, 898 strikeouts). Cody Bellinger was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Cody Bellinger owns the better peak by OPS: 1.035 OPS in 2019 for Cody Bellinger against .999 OPS in 2021 for Juan Soto. Cody Bellinger and Juan Soto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Cody Bellinger vs Juan Soto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Cody Bellinger or Juan Soto hit more home runs?
- Juan Soto, with 271 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Juan Soto, with .945 to Cody Bellinger's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Juan Soto, with .281 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Cody Bellinger, with 1,233 to Juan Soto's 1,196.