Ken Boyer vs Jose Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Ken Boyer and Jose Ramirez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ken Boyer played 1955–1969 as a hitter; Jose Ramirez has played 2013–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
Ken Boyer (1955–1969) and Jose Ramirez (2013–present) — they broke in during the 1950s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ken Boyer finished with 2,143 hits and 282 home runs; Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 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? Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Ken Boyer's 282.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Ken Boyer's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ken Boyer, with .287 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits? Ken Boyer, with 2,143 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Boyer, with 1,141 to Jose Ramirez's 1,002.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Boyer, with 22,279 career PIV to Jose Ramirez's 21,271.
- Who won more championships? Ken Boyer, with 1 World Series title to Jose Ramirez's 0.
Ken Boyer
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ken Boyer and Jose 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 1950s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Ramirez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Ken Boyer | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,034 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,455 | 6,443 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,104 | 1,072 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,143 | 1,779 |
| Doubles | 318 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | Leads: 68 | 43 |
| Home Runs | 282 | Leads: 297 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,141 | 1,002 |
| Walks | 713 | Leads: 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,017 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | 105 | Leads: 324 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .287 | .276 |
| On-Base % | .349 | Leads: .351 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .494 |
| OPS | .810 | Leads: .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Boyer edges Jose Ramirez 22,279 to 21,271 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Ken Boyer played 17 seasons to Jose Ramirez's 13, while Jose Ramirez carries the higher per-season figure (1,636 to 1,311). 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).
Ken Boyer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ken Boyer leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Jose Ramirez owns home runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ken Boyer. PIV agrees: Ken Boyer grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ken Boyer and Jose Ramirez careers compare
Ken Boyer (1955–1969) was finished before Jose Ramirez (2013–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 2,034 games for Ken Boyer and 1,734 for Jose Ramirez across 17 and 13 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Ken Boyer struck out more than walked (1,017 to 713), and Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726). Jose Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jose Ramirez holds the edge, .494 to .462. Because Jose Ramirez is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Ken Boyer vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ken Boyer or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Ken Boyer's 282.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Ken Boyer's .810.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ken Boyer, with .287 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Ken Boyer, with 2,143 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.