Craig Biggio vs Aramis Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Craig Biggio 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). Craig Biggio played 1988–2007 as a hitter; Aramis Ramirez played 1998–2015 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
Craig Biggio (1988–2007) and Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Craig Biggio finished with 3,060 hits and 291 home runs; Aramis Ramirez finished with 2,303 hits and 386 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aramis Ramirez, with .833 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Aramis Ramirez's 2,303.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aramis Ramirez, with 19,345 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
Craig Biggio
Aramis Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Aramis Ramirez. 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 1980s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Craig Biggio | Aramis Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,194 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 8,136 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,098 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,060 | 2,303 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 495 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 386 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,417 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,160 | 633 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,238 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .363 | .341 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .492 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aramis Ramirez edges Craig Biggio 19,345 to 18,390 — driven by per-season impact — 967 PIV per season to 919 — rather than by longevity, since Aramis Ramirez played 20 seasons to Craig Biggio's 20. 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).
Craig Biggio — top 3 seasons by OPS
Aramis Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aramis Ramirez leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OPS, while Craig Biggio owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aramis Ramirez. PIV agrees: Aramis Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Craig Biggio and Aramis Ramirez careers compare
Craig Biggio and Aramis Ramirez were active at the same time between 1998 and 2007. The two careers are close in length, 2,850 games for Craig Biggio and 2,194 for Aramis Ramirez across 20 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160); Aramis Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,238 to 633). Aramis Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 2,303 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Craig Biggio stole more often per game played (414 steals in 2,850 games for Craig Biggio, 29 in 2,194 for Aramis Ramirez).
Craig Biggio vs Aramis Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Craig Biggio or Aramis Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Craig Biggio leads Aramis Ramirez in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Craig Biggio or Aramis Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .833 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Aramis Ramirez's 2,303.