Willson Contreras vs Brian McCann: Career Stats Comparison
Brian McCann 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). Willson Contreras has played 2016–present as a hitter; Brian McCann played 2005–2019 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
Willson Contreras (2016–present) and Brian McCann (2005–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Willson Contreras has 1,077 hits and 199 home runs through October 12, 2026; Brian McCann finished with 1,590 hits and 282 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Brian McCann, with 282 to Willson Contreras's 199.
- Who had the higher OPS? Willson Contreras, with .821 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average? Brian McCann, with .262 to Willson Contreras's .260.
- Who had more hits? Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Willson Contreras's 1,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Brian McCann, with 1,018 to Willson Contreras's 629.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Brian McCann, with 9,133 career PIV to Willson Contreras's 8,983.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Willson Contreras
Brian McCann
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Willson Contreras and Brian McCann. 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 2010s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Willson Contreras is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Willson Contreras | Brian McCann |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,208 | Leads: 1,755 |
| At-Bats | 4,148 | Leads: 6,067 |
| Runs | 594 | Leads: 742 |
| Hits | 1,077 | Leads: 1,590 |
| Doubles | 229 | Leads: 294 |
| Triples | Leads: 14 | 5 |
| Home Runs | 199 | Leads: 282 |
| RBI | 629 | Leads: 1,018 |
| Walks | 478 | Leads: 640 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,170 | 1,054 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 40 | 25 |
| Batting Avg | .260 | Leads: .262 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .466 | .452 |
| OPS | Leads: .821 | .789 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Brian McCann edges Willson Contreras 9,133 to 8,983 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Brian McCann played 15 seasons to Willson Contreras's 10, while Willson Contreras carries the higher per-season figure (898 to 609). 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).
Willson Contreras — top 3 seasons by OPS
Brian McCann — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Brian McCann leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Willson Contreras owns stolen bases, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Brian McCann. PIV agrees: Brian McCann grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Willson Contreras and Brian McCann careers compare
From 2016 through 2019, Willson Contreras and Brian McCann were in the majors together. With 1,208 games against 1,755 across 10 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Willson Contreras struck out more than walked (1,170 to 478); Brian McCann struck out more than walked (1,054 to 640). Willson Contreras's slugging percentage of .466 tops Brian McCann's .452. Brian McCann owns the better peak by OPS: .901 OPS in 2026 (in progress) for Willson Contreras against .961 OPS in 2006 for Brian McCann. Willson Contreras's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Willson Contreras vs Brian McCann: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Willson Contreras or Brian McCann?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Brian McCann leads Willson Contreras in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Willson Contreras or Brian McCann hit more home runs?
- Brian McCann, with 282 to Willson Contreras's 199.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Willson Contreras, with .821 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Brian McCann, with .262 to Willson Contreras's .260.
- Who had more hits?
- Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Willson Contreras's 1,077.