Robinson Cano vs Ichiro Suzuki: Career Stats Comparison
Ichiro Suzuki has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Ichiro Suzuki played 2001–2019 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 Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs; Ichiro Suzuki finished with 3,089 hits and 117 home runs. 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 Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Robinson Cano's .301.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Robinson Cano's 2,639.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Ichiro Suzuki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Ichiro Suzuki's 6,671.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Ichiro Suzuki's 0.
Robinson Cano
Ichiro Suzuki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Ichiro Suzuki. 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 | Robinson Cano | Ichiro Suzuki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,267 | Leads: 2,653 |
| At-Bats | 8,773 | Leads: 9,934 |
| Runs | 1,262 | Leads: 1,420 |
| Hits | 2,639 | Leads: 3,089 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 362 |
| Triples | 33 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 117 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 780 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 647 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,080 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | .301 | Leads: .311 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .488 | .402 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .757 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano outpaces Ichiro Suzuki 25,312 to 6,671 — driven by per-season impact — 1,332 PIV per season to 334 — rather than by longevity, since Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Ichiro Suzuki'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
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ichiro Suzuki leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Robinson Cano owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ichiro Suzuki. Note that PIV actually grades Robinson Cano ahead, which means Ichiro Suzuki's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Robinson Cano and Ichiro Suzuki careers compare
From 2005 through 2019, Robinson Cano and Ichiro Suzuki were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,267 games for Robinson Cano and 2,653 for Ichiro Suzuki across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647). Robinson Cano is the more power-leaning hitter, with 335 of 2,639 hits leaving the park. Ichiro Suzuki was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Ichiro Suzuki holds the edge, .355 to .351.
Robinson Cano vs Ichiro Suzuki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Ichiro Suzuki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ichiro Suzuki leads Robinson Cano in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Ichiro Suzuki hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Robinson Cano's .301.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Robinson Cano's 2,639.