Ryan Braun vs Joe Mauer: Career Stats Comparison
Ryan Braun and Joe Mauer are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ryan Braun played 2007–2020 as a hitter; Joe Mauer played 2004–2018 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 Joe Mauer (2004–2018) — 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; Joe Mauer finished with 2,123 hits and 143 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 Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ryan Braun, with .891 to Joe Mauer's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joe Mauer, with .306 to Ryan Braun's .296.
- Who had more hits? Joe Mauer, with 2,123 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.
- Who drove in more runs? Ryan Braun, with 1,154 to Joe Mauer's 923.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ryan Braun, with 27,762 career PIV to Joe Mauer's 20,061.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ryan Braun and Joe Mauer. 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 | Joe Mauer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,766 | Leads: 1,858 |
| At-Bats | 6,622 | Leads: 6,930 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,080 | 1,018 |
| Hits | 1,963 | Leads: 2,123 |
| Doubles | 408 | Leads: 428 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 30 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 352 | 143 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,154 | 923 |
| Walks | 586 | Leads: 939 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,363 | 1,034 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 216 | 52 |
| Batting Avg | .296 | Leads: .306 |
| On-Base % | .358 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .532 | .439 |
| OPS | Leads: .891 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ryan Braun outpaces Joe Mauer 27,762 to 20,061 — driven by per-season impact — 1,983 PIV per season to 1,337 — rather than by longevity, since Ryan Braun played 14 seasons to Joe Mauer'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).
Ryan Braun — top 3 seasons by OPS
Joe Mauer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ryan Braun leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Joe Mauer owns hits, batting average, and OBP. 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 Joe Mauer careers compare
From 2007 through 2018, Ryan Braun and Joe Mauer were in the majors together. With 1,766 games against 1,858 across 14 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Ryan Braun struck out more than walked (1,363 to 586), and Joe Mauer struck out more than walked (1,034 to 939). Home runs make up a larger share of Ryan Braun's hits: 352 of 1,963 for Ryan Braun, 143 of 2,123 for Joe Mauer. Ryan Braun was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Ryan Braun's slugging percentage of .532 tops Joe Mauer's .439.
Ryan Braun vs Joe Mauer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ryan Braun or Joe Mauer hit more home runs?
- Ryan Braun, with 352 to Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ryan Braun, with .891 to Joe Mauer's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joe Mauer, with .306 to Ryan Braun's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Joe Mauer, with 2,123 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.