Rafael Devers vs Josh Donaldson: Career Stats Comparison
Rafael Devers and Josh Donaldson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Rafael Devers has played 2017–present as a hitter; Josh Donaldson played 2010–2023 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
Rafael Devers (2017–present) and Josh Donaldson (2010–2023) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 12, 2026; Josh Donaldson finished with 1,310 hits and 279 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Josh Donaldson, with 279 to Rafael Devers's 272.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rafael Devers, with .856 to Josh Donaldson's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rafael Devers, with .274 to Josh Donaldson's .261.
- Who had more hits? Rafael Devers, with 1,359 to Josh Donaldson's 1,310.
- Who drove in more runs? Rafael Devers, with 845 to Josh Donaldson's 816.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Josh Donaldson, with 18,424 career PIV to Rafael Devers's 15,166.
- Who won more championships? Rafael Devers, with 1 World Series title to Josh Donaldson's 0.
Rafael Devers
Josh Donaldson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Josh Donaldson. 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.
Rafael Devers is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | Josh Donaldson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 1,384 |
| At-Bats | 4,967 | Leads: 5,022 |
| Runs | 803 | Leads: 816 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,359 | 1,310 |
| Doubles | Leads: 324 | 287 |
| Triples | Leads: 13 | 12 |
| Home Runs | 272 | Leads: 279 |
| RBI | Leads: 845 | 816 |
| Walks | 539 | Leads: 725 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 1,221 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 40 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .274 | .261 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .489 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Josh Donaldson leads Rafael Devers 18,424 to 15,166 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Josh Donaldson played 15 seasons to Rafael Devers's 10, while Rafael Devers carries the higher per-season figure (1,517 to 1,228). 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).
Rafael Devers — top 3 seasons by OPS
Josh Donaldson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Josh Donaldson leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Rafael Devers owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Josh Donaldson. PIV agrees: Josh Donaldson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Rafael Devers and Josh Donaldson careers compare
The careers of Rafael Devers (2017–present) and Josh Donaldson (2010–2023) overlapped from 2017 to 2023, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,291 games against 1,384 across 10 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539); Josh Donaldson struck out more than walked (1,221 to 725). Best seasons: 2019 for Rafael Devers (.916 OPS, 32 HR, 115 RBI, .311 avg) and 2016 for Josh Donaldson (.953 OPS, 37 HR, 99 RBI, .284 avg). Because Rafael Devers is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Rafael Devers vs Josh Donaldson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Rafael Devers or Josh Donaldson hit more home runs?
- Josh Donaldson, with 279 to Rafael Devers's 272.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rafael Devers, with .856 to Josh Donaldson's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rafael Devers, with .274 to Josh Donaldson's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Rafael Devers, with 1,359 to Josh Donaldson's 1,310.