Rafael Devers vs Ken Keltner: Career Stats Comparison
Rafael Devers and Ken Keltner 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; Ken Keltner played 1937–1950 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 Ken Keltner (1937–1950) — 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 12, 2026; Ken Keltner finished with 1,570 hits and 163 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 Ken Keltner's 163.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rafael Devers, with .856 to Ken Keltner's .778.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ken Keltner, with .276 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits? Ken Keltner, with 1,570 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Keltner, with 852 to Rafael Devers's 845.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rafael Devers, with 15,166 career PIV to Ken Keltner's 10,190.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Rafael Devers
Ken Keltner
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Ken Keltner. 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 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | Ken Keltner |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 1,526 |
| At-Bats | 4,967 | Leads: 5,683 |
| Runs | Leads: 803 | 737 |
| Hits | 1,359 | Leads: 1,570 |
| Doubles | Leads: 324 | 308 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 69 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 272 | 163 |
| RBI | 845 | Leads: 852 |
| Walks | Leads: 539 | 514 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 480 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 39 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .338 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .441 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .778 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rafael Devers outpaces Ken Keltner 15,166 to 10,190 — driven by per-season impact — 1,517 PIV per season to 784 — rather than by longevity, since Rafael Devers played 10 seasons to Ken Keltner's 13. 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
Ken Keltner — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rafael Devers leads in home runs, runs, OBP, and OPS, while Ken Keltner owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. 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 Ken Keltner careers compare
Ken Keltner (1937–1950) was finished before Rafael Devers (2017–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,291 games against 1,526 across 10 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539), but Ken Keltner walked more often than struck out (514 walks, 480 strikeouts). Rafael Devers is the more power-leaning hitter, with 272 of 1,359 hits leaving the park. Best seasons: 2019 for Rafael Devers (.916 OPS, 32 HR, 115 RBI, .311 avg) and 1948 for Ken Keltner (.917 OPS, 31 HR, 119 RBI, .297 avg). Rafael Devers's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rafael Devers vs Ken Keltner: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Rafael Devers or Ken Keltner hit more home runs?
- Rafael Devers, with 272 to Ken Keltner's 163.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rafael Devers, with .856 to Ken Keltner's .778.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ken Keltner, with .276 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Ken Keltner, with 1,570 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.