Robinson Cano vs Aaron Judge: 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). Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 as a hitter; Aaron Judge has played 2016–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
Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and Aaron Judge (2016–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs; Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 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? Aaron Judge, with 386 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aaron Judge, with 37,037 career PIV to Robinson Cano's 25,312.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Aaron Judge's 0.
Robinson Cano
Aaron Judge
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Aaron Judge. 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.
Aaron Judge is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Aaron Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 1,211 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 4,342 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 918 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 1,262 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 213 |
| Triples | Leads: 33 | 7 |
| Home Runs | 335 | Leads: 386 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 871 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,454 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 70 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .291 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .410 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .610 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: 1.020 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Judge outpaces Robinson Cano 37,037 to 25,312 — driven by per-season impact — 3,704 PIV per season to 1,332 — rather than by longevity, since Aaron Judge played 10 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).
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Aaron Judge — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Judge 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 Aaron Judge. PIV agrees: Aaron Judge grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Robinson Cano and Aaron Judge careers compare
Robinson Cano and Aaron Judge were active at the same time between 2016 and 2022. Robinson Cano has the far longer record, 2,267 games against 1,211 across 19 and 10 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. On the peak-season lists, Robinson Cano's best year is 2012 at .929 OPS and Aaron Judge's is 2024 at 1.159 OPS; Aaron Judge has the stronger single season. Because Aaron Judge is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Robinson Cano vs Aaron Judge: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Aaron Judge?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Aaron Judge in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Aaron Judge hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.