Rafael Devers vs J. D. Martinez: Career Stats Comparison
J. D. Martinez has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; J. D. Martinez played 2011–2024 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 J. D. Martinez (2011–2024) — 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 6, 2026; J. D. Martinez finished with 1,741 hits and 331 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? J. D. Martinez, with 331 to Rafael Devers's 272.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. D. Martinez, with .863 to Rafael Devers's .856.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. D. Martinez, with .283 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits? J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.
- Who drove in more runs? J. D. Martinez, with 1,071 to Rafael Devers's 845.
- Who has the higher career PIV? J. D. Martinez, with 22,068 career PIV to Rafael Devers's 15,166.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Rafael Devers
J. D. Martinez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and J. D. Martinez. 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | J. D. Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 1,642 |
| At-Bats | 4,967 | Leads: 6,152 |
| Runs | 803 | Leads: 897 |
| Hits | 1,359 | Leads: 1,741 |
| Doubles | 324 | Leads: 390 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | 272 | Leads: 331 |
| RBI | 845 | Leads: 1,071 |
| Walks | 539 | Leads: 601 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 1,714 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 33 | 26 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .348 |
| Slugging % | .508 | Leads: .516 |
| OPS | .856 | Leads: .863 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), J. D. Martinez outpaces Rafael Devers 22,068 to 15,166 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: J. D. Martinez played 15 seasons to Rafael Devers's 10, while Rafael Devers carries the higher per-season figure (1,517 to 1,471). 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
J. D. Martinez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. D. Martinez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Rafael Devers owns stolen bases and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to J. D. Martinez. PIV agrees: J. D. Martinez 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 J. D. Martinez careers compare
Rafael Devers and J. D. Martinez were active at the same time between 2017 and 2024. With 1,291 games against 1,642 across 10 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Rafael Devers comes out ahead, it is in stolen bases (33 to 26) and on-base percentage (.348 to .348). At the plate, Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539), and J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601). In slugging percentage, J. D. Martinez holds the edge, .516 to .508. Because Rafael Devers is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Rafael Devers vs J. D. Martinez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Devers or J. D. Martinez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. D. Martinez leads Rafael Devers in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rafael Devers or J. D. Martinez hit more home runs?
- J. D. Martinez, with 331 to Rafael Devers's 272.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. D. Martinez, with .863 to Rafael Devers's .856.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. D. Martinez, with .283 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.