Robinson Cano vs Aramis Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Aramis Ramirez played 1998–2015 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 Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs; Aramis Ramirez finished with 2,303 hits and 386 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Aramis Ramirez's .283.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Aramis Ramirez's 2,303.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Robinson Cano's 1,306.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Aramis Ramirez's 19,345.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Aramis Ramirez's 0.
Robinson Cano
Aramis Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Aramis Ramirez. 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 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Aramis Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 2,194 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 8,136 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 1,098 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 2,303 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 495 |
| Triples | Leads: 33 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 335 | Leads: 386 |
| RBI | 1,306 | Leads: 1,417 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 633 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,238 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 51 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .341 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .492 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano leads Aramis Ramirez 25,312 to 19,345 — driven by per-season impact — 1,332 PIV per season to 967 — rather than by longevity, since Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Aramis Ramirez's 20. 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
Aramis Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Aramis Ramirez owns home runs and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano 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 Aramis Ramirez careers compare
Robinson Cano and Aramis Ramirez were active at the same time between 2005 and 2015. With 2,267 games against 2,194 across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Aramis Ramirez's edges on the table are home runs (386 to 335), RBI (1,417 to 1,306), and walks (633 to 620). At the plate, Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620), and Aramis Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,238 to 633). Aramis Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 2,303 hits leaving the park. In on-base percentage, Robinson Cano holds the edge, .351 to .341.
Robinson Cano vs Aramis Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Aramis Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Aramis Ramirez in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Aramis Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Aramis Ramirez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Aramis Ramirez's 2,303.