Michael Brantley vs Kyle Schwarber: Career Stats Comparison
Michael Brantley and Kyle Schwarber are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Michael Brantley played 2009–2023 as a hitter; Kyle Schwarber has played 2015–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
Michael Brantley (2009–2023) and Kyle Schwarber (2015–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Michael Brantley finished with 1,656 hits and 129 home runs; Kyle Schwarber has 1,185 hits and 385 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? Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to Michael Brantley's 129.
- Who had the higher OPS? Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to Michael Brantley's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Michael Brantley, with .298 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits? Michael Brantley, with 1,656 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.
- Who drove in more runs? Kyle Schwarber, with 881 to Michael Brantley's 720.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Kyle Schwarber, with 16,082 career PIV to Michael Brantley's 11,049.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Michael Brantley
Kyle Schwarber
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Michael Brantley and Kyle Schwarber. 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 2000s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Kyle Schwarber is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Michael Brantley | Kyle Schwarber |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,445 | Leads: 1,447 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,566 | 5,125 |
| Runs | 758 | Leads: 895 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,656 | 1,185 |
| Doubles | Leads: 348 | 195 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 15 |
| Home Runs | 129 | Leads: 385 |
| RBI | 720 | Leads: 881 |
| Walks | 485 | Leads: 869 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 658 | 1,747 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 125 | 40 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .298 | .231 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .355 | .347 |
| Slugging % | .439 | Leads: .500 |
| OPS | .794 | Leads: .848 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Kyle Schwarber outpaces Michael Brantley 16,082 to 11,049 — driven by per-season impact — 1,340 PIV per season to 737 — rather than by longevity, since Kyle Schwarber played 12 seasons to Michael Brantley's 15. 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).
Michael Brantley — top 3 seasons by OPS
Kyle Schwarber — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Kyle Schwarber leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OPS, while Michael Brantley owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Kyle Schwarber. PIV agrees: Kyle Schwarber grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Michael Brantley and Kyle Schwarber careers compare
From 2015 through 2023, Michael Brantley and Kyle Schwarber were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,445 games for Michael Brantley and 1,447 for Kyle Schwarber across 15 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Michael Brantley struck out more than walked (658 to 485); Kyle Schwarber struck out more than walked (1,747 to 869). Kyle Schwarber is the more power-leaning hitter, with 385 of 1,185 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Michael Brantley stole more often per game played (125 steals in 1,445 games for Michael Brantley, 40 in 1,447 for Kyle Schwarber). Kyle Schwarber's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Michael Brantley vs Kyle Schwarber: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Michael Brantley or Kyle Schwarber hit more home runs?
- Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to Michael Brantley's 129.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to Michael Brantley's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Michael Brantley, with .298 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits?
- Michael Brantley, with 1,656 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.