Ryan Braun vs Robinson Cano: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ryan Braun played 2007–2020 as a hitter; Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 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
Ryan Braun (2007–2020) and Robinson Cano (2005–2022) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Ryan Braun finished with 1,963 hits and 352 home runs; Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ryan Braun, with 352 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ryan Braun, with .891 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Ryan Braun's .296.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Ryan Braun's 1,154.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ryan Braun, with 27,762 career PIV to Robinson Cano's 25,312.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Ryan Braun's 0.
Ryan Braun
Robinson Cano
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ryan Braun and Robinson Cano. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Ryan Braun | Robinson Cano |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,766 | Leads: 2,267 |
| At-Bats | 6,622 | Leads: 8,773 |
| Runs | 1,080 | Leads: 1,262 |
| Hits | 1,963 | Leads: 2,639 |
| Doubles | 408 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 33 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 352 | 335 |
| RBI | 1,154 | Leads: 1,306 |
| Walks | 586 | Leads: 620 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,363 | 1,214 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 216 | 51 |
| Batting Avg | .296 | Leads: .301 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .358 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .532 | .488 |
| OPS | Leads: .891 | .839 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ryan Braun leads Robinson Cano 27,762 to 25,312 — driven by per-season impact — 1,983 PIV per season to 1,332 — rather than by longevity, since Ryan Braun played 14 seasons to Robinson Cano's 19. 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).
Ryan Braun — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ryan Braun leads in home runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Robinson Cano owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ryan Braun. PIV agrees: Ryan Braun grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ryan Braun and Robinson Cano careers compare
From 2007 through 2020, Ryan Braun and Robinson Cano were in the majors together. With 1,766 games against 2,267 across 14 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ryan Braun struck out more than walked (1,363 to 586); Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620). Home runs make up a larger share of Ryan Braun's hits: 352 of 1,963 for Ryan Braun, 335 of 2,639 for Robinson Cano. On the bases, Ryan Braun stole more often per game played (216 steals in 1,766 games for Ryan Braun, 51 in 2,267 for Robinson Cano). Ryan Braun's on-base percentage of .358 tops Robinson Cano's .351.
Ryan Braun vs Robinson Cano: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ryan Braun or Robinson Cano?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Ryan Braun in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Ryan Braun or Robinson Cano hit more home runs?
- Ryan Braun, with 352 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ryan Braun, with .891 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Ryan Braun's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.