Rafael Devers vs John McGraw: Career Stats Comparison
Rafael Devers and John McGraw 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; John McGraw played 1891–1907 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 John McGraw (1891–1907) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1890s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 6, 2026; John McGraw finished with 1,309 hits and 13 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 John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS? John McGraw, with .876 to Rafael Devers's .856.
- Who had the higher batting average? John McGraw, with .334 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits? Rafael Devers, with 1,359 to John McGraw's 1,309.
- Who drove in more runs? Rafael Devers, with 845 to John McGraw's 462.
- Who has the higher career PIV? John McGraw, with 22,730 career PIV to Rafael Devers's 15,166.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Rafael Devers
John McGraw
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and John McGraw. 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 1890s 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 | John McGraw |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,291 | 1,100 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,967 | 3,924 |
| Runs | 803 | Leads: 1,024 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,359 | 1,309 |
| Doubles | Leads: 324 | 121 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 70 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 272 | 13 |
| RBI | Leads: 845 | 462 |
| Walks | 539 | Leads: 836 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 155 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 436 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .334 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .466 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .410 |
| OPS | .856 | Leads: .876 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), John McGraw outpaces Rafael Devers 22,730 to 15,166 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: John McGraw played 18 seasons to Rafael Devers's 10, while Rafael Devers carries the higher per-season figure (1,517 to 1,263). 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
John McGraw — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, John McGraw leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Rafael Devers owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to John McGraw. PIV agrees: John McGraw 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 John McGraw careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: John McGraw's ended in 1907, and Rafael Devers debuted in 2017. The two careers are close in length, 1,291 games for Rafael Devers and 1,100 for John McGraw across 10 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539), while John McGraw walked more often than struck out (836 walks, 155 strikeouts). Rafael Devers is the more power-leaning hitter, with 272 of 1,359 hits leaving the park. John McGraw was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Rafael Devers's slugging percentage of .508 tops John McGraw's .410. Rafael Devers's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rafael Devers vs John McGraw: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Rafael Devers or John McGraw hit more home runs?
- Rafael Devers, with 272 to John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- John McGraw, with .876 to Rafael Devers's .856.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- John McGraw, with .334 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Rafael Devers, with 1,359 to John McGraw's 1,309.