Nomar Garciaparra vs Jorge Posada: Career Stats Comparison
Nomar Garciaparra and Jorge Posada are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Nomar Garciaparra played 1996–2009 as a hitter; Jorge Posada played 1995–2011 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
Nomar Garciaparra (1996–2009) and Jorge Posada (1995–2011) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Nomar Garciaparra finished with 1,747 hits and 229 home runs; Jorge Posada finished with 1,664 hits and 275 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jorge Posada, with 275 to Nomar Garciaparra's 229.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nomar Garciaparra, with .882 to Jorge Posada's .848.
- Who had the higher batting average? Nomar Garciaparra, with .313 to Jorge Posada's .273.
- Who had more hits? Nomar Garciaparra, with 1,747 to Jorge Posada's 1,664.
- Who drove in more runs? Jorge Posada, with 1,065 to Nomar Garciaparra's 936.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jorge Posada, with 17,843 career PIV to Nomar Garciaparra's 17,414.
- Who won more championships? Jorge Posada, with 5 World Series titles to Nomar Garciaparra's 1.
Nomar Garciaparra
Jorge Posada
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nomar Garciaparra and Jorge Posada. 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.
| Statistic | Nomar Garciaparra | Jorge Posada |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,434 | Leads: 1,829 |
| At-Bats | 5,586 | Leads: 6,092 |
| Runs | Leads: 927 | 900 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,747 | 1,664 |
| Doubles | 370 | Leads: 379 |
| Triples | Leads: 52 | 10 |
| Home Runs | 229 | Leads: 275 |
| RBI | 936 | Leads: 1,065 |
| Walks | 403 | Leads: 936 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 554 | 1,453 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 95 | 20 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .313 | .273 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .374 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .521 | .474 |
| OPS | Leads: .882 | .848 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jorge Posada edges Nomar Garciaparra 17,843 to 17,414 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jorge Posada played 17 seasons to Nomar Garciaparra's 15, while Nomar Garciaparra carries the higher per-season figure (1,161 to 1,050). 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).
Nomar Garciaparra — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jorge Posada — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Nomar Garciaparra leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Jorge Posada owns home runs, RBI, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Nomar Garciaparra. Note that PIV actually grades Jorge Posada ahead, which means Nomar Garciaparra's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Nomar Garciaparra and Jorge Posada careers compare
From 1996 through 2009, Nomar Garciaparra and Jorge Posada were in the majors together. With 1,434 games against 1,829 across 15 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Nomar Garciaparra struck out more than walked (554 to 403), and Jorge Posada struck out more than walked (1,453 to 936). Nomar Garciaparra's slugging percentage of .521 tops Jorge Posada's .474. Best seasons: 2000 for Nomar Garciaparra (1.033 OPS, 21 HR, 96 RBI, .372 avg) and 2007 for Jorge Posada (.970 OPS, 20 HR, 90 RBI, .338 avg).
Nomar Garciaparra vs Jorge Posada: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Nomar Garciaparra or Jorge Posada hit more home runs?
- Jorge Posada, with 275 to Nomar Garciaparra's 229.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nomar Garciaparra, with .882 to Jorge Posada's .848.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Nomar Garciaparra, with .313 to Jorge Posada's .273.
- Who had more hits?
- Nomar Garciaparra, with 1,747 to Jorge Posada's 1,664.