Troy Glaus vs Aramis Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Aramis Ramirez has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Troy Glaus played 1998–2010 as a hitter; Aramis Ramirez played 1998–2015 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
Troy Glaus (1998–2010) and Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Troy Glaus finished with 1,375 hits and 320 home runs; Aramis Ramirez finished with 2,303 hits and 386 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Troy Glaus's 320.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Glaus, with .847 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Troy Glaus's .254.
- Who had more hits? Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Troy Glaus's 1,375.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Troy Glaus's 950.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aramis Ramirez, with 19,345 career PIV to Troy Glaus's 14,789.
- Who won more championships? Troy Glaus, with 1 World Series title to Aramis Ramirez's 0.
Troy Glaus
Aramis Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Troy Glaus and Aramis 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Troy Glaus | Aramis Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,537 | Leads: 2,194 |
| At-Bats | 5,410 | Leads: 8,136 |
| Runs | 889 | Leads: 1,098 |
| Hits | 1,375 | Leads: 2,303 |
| Doubles | 293 | Leads: 495 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | 320 | Leads: 386 |
| RBI | 950 | Leads: 1,417 |
| Walks | Leads: 854 | 633 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,377 | 1,238 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 56 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | .254 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .358 | .341 |
| Slugging % | .489 | Leads: .492 |
| OPS | Leads: .847 | .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aramis Ramirez leads Troy Glaus 19,345 to 14,789 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Aramis Ramirez played 20 seasons to Troy Glaus's 13, while Troy Glaus carries the higher per-season figure (1,138 to 967). 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).
Troy Glaus — top 3 seasons by OPS
Aramis Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aramis Ramirez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Troy Glaus owns stolen bases, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aramis Ramirez. PIV agrees: Aramis Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Troy Glaus and Aramis Ramirez careers compare
From 1998 through 2010, Troy Glaus and Aramis Ramirez were in the majors together. With 1,537 games against 2,194 across 13 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Troy Glaus are walks (854 to 633), stolen bases (56 to 29), and on-base percentage (.358 to .341). Troy Glaus struck out more than walked (1,377 to 854); Aramis Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,238 to 633). Troy Glaus is the more power-leaning hitter, with 320 of 1,375 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Aramis Ramirez holds the edge, .492 to .489.
Troy Glaus vs Aramis Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Troy Glaus or Aramis Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aramis Ramirez leads Troy Glaus in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Troy Glaus or Aramis Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Troy Glaus's 320.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Glaus, with .847 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Troy Glaus's .254.
- Who had more hits?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Troy Glaus's 1,375.