Rafael Devers vs Bob Elliott: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Elliott 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). Rafael Devers has played 2017–present as a hitter; Bob Elliott played 1939–1953 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 Bob Elliott (1939–1953) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 6, 2026; Bob Elliott finished with 2,061 hits and 170 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rafael Devers, with 272 to Bob Elliott's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rafael Devers, with .856 to Bob Elliott's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bob Elliott, with .289 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits? Bob Elliott, with 2,061 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.
- Who drove in more runs? Bob Elliott, with 1,195 to Rafael Devers's 845.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bob Elliott, with 22,824 career PIV to Rafael Devers's 15,166.
- Who won more championships? Rafael Devers, with 1 World Series title to Bob Elliott's 0.
Rafael Devers
Bob Elliott
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Bob Elliott. 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 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Rafael Devers is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | Bob Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 1,978 |
| At-Bats | 4,967 | Leads: 7,141 |
| Runs | 803 | Leads: 1,064 |
| Hits | 1,359 | Leads: 2,061 |
| Doubles | 324 | Leads: 382 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 94 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 272 | 170 |
| RBI | 845 | Leads: 1,195 |
| Walks | 539 | Leads: 967 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 604 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 60 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .289 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .440 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Elliott outpaces Rafael Devers 22,824 to 15,166 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Bob Elliott played 16 seasons to Rafael Devers's 10, while Rafael Devers carries the higher per-season figure (1,517 to 1,427). 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
Bob Elliott — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bob Elliott leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Rafael Devers owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bob Elliott. PIV agrees: Bob Elliott grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rafael Devers and Bob Elliott careers compare
Bob Elliott (1939–1953) was finished before Rafael Devers (2017–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 1,291 games of Rafael Devers with 1,978 of Bob Elliott across 10 and 16 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. The green cells for Rafael Devers are home runs (272 to 170), slugging percentage (.508 to .440), and OPS (.856 to .815). At the plate, Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539), while Bob Elliott walked more often than struck out (967 walks, 604 strikeouts). Rafael Devers is the more power-leaning hitter, with 272 of 1,359 hits leaving the park. Because Rafael Devers is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Rafael Devers vs Bob Elliott: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Devers or Bob Elliott?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Bob Elliott leads Rafael Devers in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rafael Devers or Bob Elliott hit more home runs?
- Rafael Devers, with 272 to Bob Elliott's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rafael Devers, with .856 to Bob Elliott's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bob Elliott, with .289 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Bob Elliott, with 2,061 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.