Ron Cey vs Jose Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Ron Cey and Jose Ramirez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ron Cey played 1971–1987 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
Ron Cey (1971–1987) and Jose Ramirez (2013–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ron Cey finished with 1,868 hits and 316 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? Ron Cey, with 316 to Jose Ramirez's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Ron Cey's .799.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Ramirez, with .276 to Ron Cey's .261.
- Who had more hits? Ron Cey, with 1,868 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.
- Who drove in more runs? Ron Cey, with 1,139 to Jose Ramirez's 1,002.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Ramirez, with 21,271 career PIV to Ron Cey's 19,506.
- Who won more championships? Ron Cey, with 1 World Series title to Jose Ramirez's 0.
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ron Cey 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 1970s 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 | Ron Cey | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,073 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,162 | 6,443 |
| Runs | 977 | Leads: 1,072 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,868 | 1,779 |
| Doubles | 328 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 316 | 297 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,139 | 1,002 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,012 | 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,235 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | 24 | Leads: 324 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .354 | .351 |
| Slugging % | .445 | Leads: .494 |
| OPS | .799 | Leads: .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Ramirez leads Ron Cey 21,271 to 19,506 — driven by per-season impact — 1,636 PIV per season to 1,147 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Ramirez played 13 seasons to Ron Cey's 17. 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).
Ron Cey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Ramirez leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OPS, while Ron Cey owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Ramirez. PIV agrees: Jose Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ron Cey and Jose Ramirez careers compare
No season is shared: Ron Cey played 1971–1987, Jose Ramirez 2013–present. With 2,073 games against 1,734 across 17 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ron Cey struck out more than walked (1,235 to 1,012); Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726). On the bases, Jose Ramirez stole more often per game played (24 steals in 2,073 games for Ron Cey, 324 in 1,734 for Jose Ramirez). Ron Cey's on-base percentage of .354 tops Jose Ramirez's .351. Best seasons: 1979 for Ron Cey (.888 OPS, 28 HR, 81 RBI, .281 avg) and 2017 for Jose Ramirez (.957 OPS, 29 HR, 83 RBI, .318 avg). Jose Ramirez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Ron Cey vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ron Cey or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Ron Cey, with 316 to Jose Ramirez's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Ron Cey's .799.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Ramirez, with .276 to Ron Cey's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Ron Cey, with 1,868 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.