Charlie Blackmon vs J. D. Martinez: Career Stats Comparison
Charlie Blackmon and J. D. Martinez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Charlie Blackmon played 2011–2024 as a hitter; J. D. Martinez played 2011–2024 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
Charlie Blackmon (2011–2024) and J. D. Martinez (2011–2024) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Charlie Blackmon finished with 1,805 hits and 227 home runs; J. D. Martinez finished with 1,741 hits and 331 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? J. D. Martinez, with 331 to Charlie Blackmon's 227.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. D. Martinez, with .863 to Charlie Blackmon's .832.
- Who had the higher batting average? Charlie Blackmon, with .293 to J. D. Martinez's .283.
- Who had more hits? Charlie Blackmon, with 1,805 to J. D. Martinez's 1,741.
- Who drove in more runs? J. D. Martinez, with 1,071 to Charlie Blackmon's 801.
- Who has the higher career PIV? J. D. Martinez, with 22,068 career PIV to Charlie Blackmon's 17,836.
- Who won more championships? J. D. Martinez, with 1 World Series title to Charlie Blackmon's 0.
Charlie Blackmon
J. D. Martinez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Charlie Blackmon and J. D. Martinez. 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.
| Statistic | Charlie Blackmon | J. D. Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,624 | Leads: 1,642 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,165 | 6,152 |
| Runs | Leads: 996 | 897 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,805 | 1,741 |
| Doubles | 334 | Leads: 390 |
| Triples | Leads: 68 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 227 | Leads: 331 |
| RBI | 801 | Leads: 1,071 |
| Walks | 485 | Leads: 601 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,142 | 1,714 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 148 | 26 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .293 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .353 | .348 |
| Slugging % | .479 | Leads: .516 |
| OPS | .832 | Leads: .863 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), J. D. Martinez leads Charlie Blackmon 22,068 to 17,836 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,471 PIV per season to 1,274, across 15 seasons to 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).
Charlie Blackmon — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. D. Martinez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Charlie Blackmon leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while J. D. Martinez owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Charlie Blackmon. Note that PIV actually grades J. D. Martinez ahead, which means Charlie Blackmon's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Charlie Blackmon and J. D. Martinez careers compare
From 2011 through 2024, Charlie Blackmon and J. D. Martinez were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,624 games for Charlie Blackmon and 1,642 for J. D. Martinez across 14 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Charlie Blackmon struck out more than walked (1,142 to 485), and J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601). Home runs make up a larger share of J. D. Martinez's hits: 227 of 1,805 for Charlie Blackmon, 331 of 1,741 for J. D. Martinez. Charlie Blackmon was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Charlie Blackmon vs J. D. Martinez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Charlie Blackmon or J. D. Martinez hit more home runs?
- J. D. Martinez, with 331 to Charlie Blackmon's 227.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. D. Martinez, with .863 to Charlie Blackmon's .832.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Charlie Blackmon, with .293 to J. D. Martinez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Charlie Blackmon, with 1,805 to J. D. Martinez's 1,741.