Xander Bogaerts vs Aramis Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Aramis Ramirez has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; 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
Xander Bogaerts (2013–present) and Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Xander Bogaerts has 1,942 hits and 210 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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 Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aramis Ramirez, with .833 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .283.
- Who had more hits? Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Xander Bogaerts's 1,942.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Xander Bogaerts's 895.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aramis Ramirez, with 19,345 career PIV to Xander Bogaerts's 12,603.
- Who won more championships? Xander Bogaerts, with 2 World Series titles to Aramis Ramirez's 0.
Xander Bogaerts
Aramis Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Xander Bogaerts 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 2010s and the 1990s 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 | Aramis Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,819 | Leads: 2,194 |
| At-Bats | 6,869 | Leads: 8,136 |
| Runs | 1,016 | Leads: 1,098 |
| Hits | 1,942 | Leads: 2,303 |
| Doubles | 402 | Leads: 495 |
| Triples | 19 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 386 |
| RBI | 895 | Leads: 1,417 |
| Walks | Leads: 670 | 633 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,379 | 1,238 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 148 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .349 | .341 |
| Slugging % | .438 | Leads: .492 |
| OPS | .787 | Leads: .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aramis Ramirez outpaces Xander Bogaerts 19,345 to 12,603 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Aramis Ramirez played 20 seasons to Xander Bogaerts's 13, while Xander Bogaerts carries the higher per-season figure (969 to 967). 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
Aramis Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aramis Ramirez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Xander Bogaerts owns stolen bases and OBP. 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 Xander Bogaerts and Aramis Ramirez careers compare
Xander Bogaerts and Aramis Ramirez were active at the same time between 2013 and 2015. With 1,819 games against 2,194 across 13 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Xander Bogaerts's edges on the table are walks (670 to 633), stolen bases (148 to 29), and on-base percentage (.349 to .341). At the plate, Xander Bogaerts struck out more than walked (1,379 to 670), and 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. Xander Bogaerts was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Xander Bogaerts's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Xander Bogaerts vs Aramis Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Xander Bogaerts or Aramis Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aramis Ramirez leads Xander Bogaerts in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Xander Bogaerts or Aramis Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .833 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Xander Bogaerts's 1,942.