Michael Brantley vs Juan Soto: Career Stats Comparison
Michael Brantley and Juan Soto 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; Juan Soto has played 2018–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 Juan Soto (2018–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; Juan Soto has 1,196 hits and 271 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? Juan Soto, with 271 to Michael Brantley's 129.
- Who had the higher OPS? Juan Soto, with .945 to Michael Brantley's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Michael Brantley, with .298 to Juan Soto's .281.
- Who had more hits? Michael Brantley, with 1,656 to Juan Soto's 1,196.
- Who drove in more runs? Juan Soto, with 765 to Michael Brantley's 720.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Juan Soto, with 27,584 career PIV to Michael Brantley's 11,049.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Michael Brantley
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Michael Brantley and Juan Soto. 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.
Juan Soto is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Michael Brantley | Juan Soto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,445 | 1,207 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,566 | 4,257 |
| Runs | 758 | Leads: 838 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,656 | 1,196 |
| Doubles | Leads: 348 | 210 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 129 | Leads: 271 |
| RBI | 720 | Leads: 765 |
| Walks | 485 | Leads: 974 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 658 | 898 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 125 | 104 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .298 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .355 | Leads: .415 |
| Slugging % | .439 | Leads: .530 |
| OPS | .794 | Leads: .945 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Juan Soto outpaces Michael Brantley 27,584 to 11,049 — driven by per-season impact — 3,065 PIV per season to 737 — rather than by longevity, since Juan Soto played 9 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
Juan Soto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Juan Soto leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, 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 Juan Soto. PIV agrees: Juan Soto 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 Juan Soto careers compare
Michael Brantley and Juan Soto were active at the same time between 2018 and 2023. With 1,445 games against 1,207 across 15 and 9 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Michael Brantley struck out more than walked (658 to 485), but Juan Soto walked more often than struck out (974 walks, 898 strikeouts). Juan Soto is the more power-leaning hitter, with 271 of 1,196 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Michael Brantley stole more often per game played (125 steals in 1,445 games for Michael Brantley, 104 in 1,207 for Juan Soto). In slugging percentage, Juan Soto holds the edge, .530 to .439. Juan Soto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Michael Brantley vs Juan Soto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Michael Brantley or Juan Soto hit more home runs?
- Juan Soto, with 271 to Michael Brantley's 129.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Juan Soto, with .945 to Michael Brantley's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Michael Brantley, with .298 to Juan Soto's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Michael Brantley, with 1,656 to Juan Soto's 1,196.