Xander Bogaerts vs Evan Longoria: Career Stats Comparison
Evan Longoria has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Xander Bogaerts has played 2013–present as a hitter; Evan Longoria played 2008–2023 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
Xander Bogaerts (2013–present) and Evan Longoria (2008–2023) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Xander Bogaerts has 1,942 hits and 210 home runs through October 12, 2026; Evan Longoria finished with 1,930 hits and 342 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Evan Longoria, with 342 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Evan Longoria, with .804 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Xander Bogaerts, with .283 to Evan Longoria's .264.
- Who had more hits? Xander Bogaerts, with 1,942 to Evan Longoria's 1,930.
- Who drove in more runs? Evan Longoria, with 1,159 to Xander Bogaerts's 895.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Evan Longoria, with 14,028 career PIV to Xander Bogaerts's 12,603.
- Who won more championships? Xander Bogaerts, with 2 World Series titles to Evan Longoria's 0.
Xander Bogaerts
Evan Longoria
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Xander Bogaerts and Evan Longoria. 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 2010s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Xander Bogaerts is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Xander Bogaerts | Evan Longoria |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,819 | Leads: 1,986 |
| At-Bats | 6,869 | Leads: 7,306 |
| Runs | 1,016 | Leads: 1,017 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,942 | 1,930 |
| Doubles | 402 | Leads: 431 |
| Triples | 19 | Leads: 26 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 342 |
| RBI | 895 | Leads: 1,159 |
| Walks | 670 | Leads: 730 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,379 | 1,696 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 148 | 58 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .264 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .349 | .333 |
| Slugging % | .438 | Leads: .471 |
| OPS | .787 | Leads: .804 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Evan Longoria leads Xander Bogaerts 14,028 to 12,603 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Evan Longoria played 16 seasons to Xander Bogaerts's 13, while Xander Bogaerts carries the higher per-season figure (969 to 877). 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).
Xander Bogaerts — top 3 seasons by OPS
Evan Longoria — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Evan Longoria leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OPS, while Xander Bogaerts owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Evan Longoria. PIV agrees: Evan Longoria grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Xander Bogaerts and Evan Longoria careers compare
From 2013 through 2023, Xander Bogaerts and Evan Longoria were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,819 games for Xander Bogaerts and 1,986 for Evan Longoria across 13 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Xander Bogaerts's edges on the table are hits (1,942 to 1,930), stolen bases (148 to 58), and batting average (.283 to .264). Xander Bogaerts struck out more than walked (1,379 to 670); Evan Longoria struck out more than walked (1,696 to 730). Home runs make up a larger share of Evan Longoria's hits: 210 of 1,942 for Xander Bogaerts, 342 of 1,930 for Evan Longoria. Because Xander Bogaerts is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Xander Bogaerts vs Evan Longoria: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Xander Bogaerts or Evan Longoria?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Evan Longoria leads Xander Bogaerts in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Xander Bogaerts or Evan Longoria hit more home runs?
- Evan Longoria, with 342 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Evan Longoria, with .804 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Xander Bogaerts, with .283 to Evan Longoria's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Xander Bogaerts, with 1,942 to Evan Longoria's 1,930.