Ryan Braun vs Giancarlo Stanton: Career Stats Comparison
Ryan Braun has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Ryan Braun played 2007–2020 as a hitter; Giancarlo Stanton has played 2010–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
Ryan Braun (2007–2020) and Giancarlo Stanton (2010–present) — they debuted in the 2000s and the 2010s respectively and share 11 seasons. Ryan Braun finished with 1,963 hits and 352 home runs; Giancarlo Stanton has 1,642 hits and 456 home runs through the 2026 season. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Ryan Braun, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Ryan Braun's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ryan Braun, with .891 to Giancarlo Stanton's .871.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ryan Braun, with .296 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits? Ryan Braun, with 1,963 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.
- Who drove in more runs? Giancarlo Stanton, with 1,183 to Ryan Braun's 1,154.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ryan Braun, with 27,762 career PIV to Giancarlo Stanton's 25,650.
Ryan Braun
Giancarlo Stanton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ryan Braun and Giancarlo Stanton. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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 | Giancarlo Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,766 | 1,750 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,622 | 6,364 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,080 | 951 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,963 | 1,642 |
| Doubles | Leads: 408 | 319 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 11 |
| Home Runs | 352 | Leads: 456 |
| RBI | 1,154 | Leads: 1,183 |
| Walks | 586 | Leads: 811 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,363 | 2,088 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 216 | 43 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .296 | .258 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .358 | .345 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .532 | .527 |
| OPS | Leads: .891 | .871 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ryan Braun edges Giancarlo Stanton 27,762 to 25,650 — driven by per-season impact — 1,983 PIV per season to 1,509 — rather than by longevity, since Ryan Braun played 14 seasons to Giancarlo Stanton's 17. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
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
Giancarlo Stanton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Ryan Braun leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Giancarlo Stanton leads 3: home runs, RBI, and walks. 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.
Related Matchups
How the Ryan Braun and Giancarlo Stanton careers compare
Ryan Braun and Giancarlo Stanton were active at the same time between 2010 and 2020. With 1,766 games against 1,750 across 14 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Giancarlo Stanton's edges on the table are home runs (456 to 352), RBI (1,183 to 1,154), and walks (811 to 586). Ryan Braun struck out more than walked (1,363 to 586); Giancarlo Stanton struck out more than walked (2,088 to 811). Giancarlo Stanton is the more power-leaning hitter, with 456 of 1,642 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Ryan Braun stole more often per game played (216 steals in 1,766 games for Ryan Braun, 43 in 1,750 for Giancarlo Stanton). Giancarlo Stanton's totals run through the 2026 season.
Ryan Braun vs Giancarlo Stanton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ryan Braun or Giancarlo Stanton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ryan Braun leads Giancarlo Stanton in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Ryan Braun or Giancarlo Stanton hit more home runs?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Ryan Braun's 352.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ryan Braun, with .891 to Giancarlo Stanton's .871.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ryan Braun, with .296 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- Ryan Braun, with 1,963 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.