Robinson Cano vs David Wright: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano 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; David Wright played 2004–2018 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 David Wright (2004–2018) — 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; David Wright finished with 1,777 hits and 242 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 David Wright's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? David Wright, with .867 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to David Wright's .296.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to David Wright's 1,777.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to David Wright's 970.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to David Wright's 22,524.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to David Wright's 0.
Robinson Cano
David Wright
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and David Wright. 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 | David Wright |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 1,585 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 5,998 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 949 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 1,777 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 390 |
| Triples | Leads: 33 | 26 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 242 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 970 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 762 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,292 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 196 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .296 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .376 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .491 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .867 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano leads David Wright 25,312 to 22,524 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to David Wright's 14, while David Wright carries the higher per-season figure (1,609 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
David Wright — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while David Wright 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 David Wright careers compare
Robinson Cano and David Wright were active at the same time between 2005 and 2018. With 2,267 games against 1,585 across 19 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); David Wright struck out more than walked (1,292 to 762). On the bases, David Wright stole more often per game played (51 steals in 2,267 games for Robinson Cano, 196 in 1,585 for David Wright). David Wright's on-base percentage of .376 tops Robinson Cano's .351.
Robinson Cano vs David Wright: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or David Wright?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads David Wright in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or David Wright hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to David Wright's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- David Wright, with .867 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to David Wright's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to David Wright's 1,777.