Rafael Devers vs Judy Johnson: Career Stats Comparison
Rafael Devers 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; Judy Johnson played ?–1936 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 Judy Johnson (?–1936) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 12, 2026; Judy Johnson finished with 1,078 hits and 36 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 Judy Johnson's 36.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rafael Devers, with .856 to Judy Johnson's .755.
- Who had the higher batting average? Judy Johnson, with .296 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits? Rafael Devers, with 1,359 to Judy Johnson's 1,078.
- Who drove in more runs? Rafael Devers, with 845 to Judy Johnson's 609.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rafael Devers, with 15,166 career PIV to Judy Johnson's 1,381.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Rafael Devers
Judy Johnson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Judy Johnson. 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 | Judy Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,291 | 981 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,967 | 3,644 |
| Runs | Leads: 803 | 615 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,359 | 1,078 |
| Doubles | Leads: 324 | 190 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 61 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 272 | 36 |
| RBI | Leads: 845 | 609 |
| Walks | Leads: 539 | 254 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 29 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 95 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .344 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .411 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .755 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rafael Devers outpaces Judy Johnson 15,166 to 1,381 — driven by per-season impact — 1,517 PIV per season to 66 — rather than by longevity, since Rafael Devers played 10 seasons to Judy Johnson's 21. 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
Judy Johnson — top 2 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rafael Devers leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Judy Johnson owns stolen bases and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rafael Devers. PIV agrees: Rafael Devers 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 Judy Johnson careers compare
No season is shared: Judy Johnson played ?–1936, Rafael Devers 2017–present. The two careers are close in length, 1,291 games for Rafael Devers and 981 for Judy Johnson across 10 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Judy Johnson are triples (61 to 13), stolen bases (95 to 33), and batting average (.296 to .274). Plate discipline differs: Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539), but Judy Johnson walked more often than struck out (254 walks, 29 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Rafael Devers's hits: 272 of 1,359 for Rafael Devers, 36 of 1,078 for Judy Johnson. Rafael Devers's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rafael Devers vs Judy Johnson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Devers or Judy Johnson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rafael Devers leads Judy Johnson in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rafael Devers or Judy Johnson hit more home runs?
- Rafael Devers, with 272 to Judy Johnson's 36.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rafael Devers, with .856 to Judy Johnson's .755.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Judy Johnson, with .296 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Rafael Devers, with 1,359 to Judy Johnson's 1,078.