Robinson Cano vs Jose Ramirez: 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; Jose Ramirez has played 2013–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 Jose Ramirez (2013–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; Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 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? Robinson Cano, with 335 to Jose Ramirez's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Jose Ramirez's 1,002.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Jose Ramirez's 21,271.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Jose Ramirez's 0.
Robinson Cano
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Jose 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 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Ramirez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 6,443 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 1,072 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 1,779 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 425 |
| Triples | 33 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 297 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 1,002 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 324 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .276 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .351 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .494 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano leads Jose Ramirez 25,312 to 21,271 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Jose Ramirez's 13, while Jose Ramirez carries the higher per-season figure (1,636 to 1,332). 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
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jose Ramirez owns stolen bases, OBP, and OPS. 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 Jose Ramirez careers compare
From 2013 through 2022, Robinson Cano and Jose Ramirez were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,267 games for Robinson Cano and 1,734 for Jose Ramirez across 19 and 13 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726). Home runs make up a larger share of Jose Ramirez's hits: 335 of 2,639 for Robinson Cano, 297 of 1,779 for Jose Ramirez. Jose Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Jose Ramirez is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Robinson Cano vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Jose Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Jose Ramirez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Jose Ramirez's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.