Bob Elliott vs Jose Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Bob Elliott has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Bob Elliott played 1939–1953 as a hitter; Jose Ramirez has played 2013–present 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
Bob Elliott (1939–1953) and Jose Ramirez (2013–present) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Bob Elliott finished with 2,061 hits and 170 home runs; Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 home runs through October 6, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Bob Elliott's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Bob Elliott's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bob Elliott, with .289 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits? Bob Elliott, with 2,061 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.
- Who drove in more runs? Bob Elliott, with 1,195 to Jose Ramirez's 1,002.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bob Elliott, with 22,824 career PIV to Jose Ramirez's 21,271.
Bob Elliott
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bob Elliott and Jose Ramirez. 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 1930s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Ramirez is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Bob Elliott | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,978 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,141 | 6,443 |
| Runs | 1,064 | Leads: 1,072 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,061 | 1,779 |
| Doubles | 382 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | Leads: 94 | 43 |
| Home Runs | 170 | Leads: 297 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,195 | 1,002 |
| Walks | Leads: 967 | 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 604 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | 60 | Leads: 324 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .289 | .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .351 |
| Slugging % | .440 | Leads: .494 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Elliott edges Jose Ramirez 22,824 to 21,271 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Bob Elliott played 16 seasons to Jose Ramirez's 13, while Jose Ramirez carries the higher per-season figure (1,636 to 1,427). 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).
Bob Elliott — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bob Elliott leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Jose Ramirez owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bob Elliott. PIV agrees: Bob Elliott grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Bob Elliott and Jose Ramirez careers compare
Bob Elliott (1939–1953) was finished before Jose Ramirez (2013–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 1,978 games for Bob Elliott and 1,734 for Jose Ramirez across 16 and 13 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Bob Elliott walked more often than struck out (967 walks, 604 strikeouts), while Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726). Jose Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 297 of 1,779 hits leaving the park. Jose Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jose Ramirez's slugging percentage of .494 tops Bob Elliott's .440. Jose Ramirez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Bob Elliott vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bob Elliott or Jose Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Bob Elliott leads Jose Ramirez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Bob Elliott or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Bob Elliott's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Bob Elliott's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bob Elliott, with .289 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Bob Elliott, with 2,061 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.