Phil Cavarretta vs Vladimir Guerrero: Career Stats Comparison
Phil Cavarretta has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Phil Cavarretta played 1934–1955 as a hitter; Vladimir Guerrero has played 2019–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
Phil Cavarretta (1934–1955) and Vladimir Guerrero (2019–present) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Phil Cavarretta finished with 1,977 hits and 95 home runs; Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 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? Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to Phil Cavarretta's 95.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Phil Cavarretta's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average? Phil Cavarretta, with .293 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits? Phil Cavarretta, with 1,977 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Phil Cavarretta, with 920 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Phil Cavarretta, with 15,811 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
Phil Cavarretta
Vladimir Guerrero
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Phil Cavarretta and Vladimir Guerrero. 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 1930s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Vladimir Guerrero is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Phil Cavarretta | Vladimir Guerrero |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,030 | 1,119 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,754 | 4,276 |
| Runs | Leads: 990 | 643 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,977 | 1,218 |
| Doubles | Leads: 347 | 236 |
| Triples | Leads: 99 | 6 |
| Home Runs | 95 | Leads: 192 |
| RBI | Leads: 920 | 648 |
| Walks | Leads: 820 | 486 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 598 | 726 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 65 | 33 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .293 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .372 | .361 |
| Slugging % | .416 | Leads: .478 |
| OPS | .788 | Leads: .839 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Phil Cavarretta edges Vladimir Guerrero 15,811 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Phil Cavarretta played 22 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 719). 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).
Phil Cavarretta — top 3 seasons by OPS
Vladimir Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Phil Cavarretta leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Vladimir Guerrero owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Phil Cavarretta. PIV agrees: Phil Cavarretta grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Phil Cavarretta and Vladimir Guerrero careers compare
No season is shared: Phil Cavarretta played 1934–1955, Vladimir Guerrero 2019–present. The table compares 2,030 games of Phil Cavarretta with 1,119 of Vladimir Guerrero across 22 and 7 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Vladimir Guerrero's edges on the table are home runs (192 to 95), slugging percentage (.478 to .416), and OPS (.839 to .788). At the plate, Phil Cavarretta walked more often than struck out (820 walks, 598 strikeouts), while Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486). Vladimir Guerrero is the more power-leaning hitter, with 192 of 1,218 hits leaving the park. Phil Cavarretta's on-base percentage of .372 tops Vladimir Guerrero's .361. Vladimir Guerrero's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Phil Cavarretta vs Vladimir Guerrero: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Phil Cavarretta or Vladimir Guerrero?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Phil Cavarretta leads Vladimir Guerrero in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Phil Cavarretta or Vladimir Guerrero hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to Phil Cavarretta's 95.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Phil Cavarretta's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Phil Cavarretta, with .293 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Phil Cavarretta, with 1,977 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.