J. D. Drew vs Stephen Drew: Career Stats Comparison
J. D. Drew has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). J. D. Drew played 1998–2011 as a hitter; Stephen Drew played 2006–2017 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
J. D. Drew (1998–2011) and Stephen Drew (2006–2017) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. J. D. Drew finished with 1,437 hits and 242 home runs; Stephen Drew finished with 1,109 hits and 123 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? J. D. Drew, with 242 to Stephen Drew's 123.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. D. Drew, with .873 to Stephen Drew's .741.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. D. Drew, with .278 to Stephen Drew's .252.
- Who had more hits? J. D. Drew, with 1,437 to Stephen Drew's 1,109.
- Who drove in more runs? J. D. Drew, with 795 to Stephen Drew's 524.
- Who has the higher career PIV? J. D. Drew, with 17,918 career PIV to Stephen Drew's 575.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
J. D. Drew
Stephen Drew
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. D. Drew and Stephen Drew. 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 1990s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | J. D. Drew | Stephen Drew |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,566 | 1,268 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,173 | 4,403 |
| Runs | Leads: 944 | 565 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,437 | 1,109 |
| Doubles | Leads: 273 | 258 |
| Triples | 48 | Leads: 63 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 242 | 123 |
| RBI | Leads: 795 | 524 |
| Walks | Leads: 862 | 435 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,137 | 926 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 87 | 41 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .278 | .252 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .318 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .489 | .423 |
| OPS | Leads: .873 | .741 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), J. D. Drew outpaces Stephen Drew 17,918 to 575 — driven by per-season impact — 1,280 PIV per season to 41 — rather than by longevity, since J. D. Drew played 14 seasons to Stephen Drew's 14. 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).
J. D. Drew — top 3 seasons by OPS
Stephen Drew — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. D. Drew leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Stephen Drew owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to J. D. Drew. PIV agrees: J. D. Drew grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the J. D. Drew and Stephen Drew careers compare
J. D. Drew and Stephen Drew were active at the same time between 2006 and 2011. With 1,566 games against 1,268 across 14 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Stephen Drew comes out ahead, it is in triples (63 to 48). J. D. Drew struck out more than walked (1,137 to 862); Stephen Drew struck out more than walked (926 to 435). J. D. Drew is the more power-leaning hitter, with 242 of 1,437 hits leaving the park. In on-base percentage, J. D. Drew holds the edge, .384 to .318.
J. D. Drew vs Stephen Drew: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. D. Drew or Stephen Drew?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. D. Drew leads Stephen Drew in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. D. Drew or Stephen Drew hit more home runs?
- J. D. Drew, with 242 to Stephen Drew's 123.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. D. Drew, with .873 to Stephen Drew's .741.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. D. Drew, with .278 to Stephen Drew's .252.
- Who had more hits?
- J. D. Drew, with 1,437 to Stephen Drew's 1,109.