Curtis Granderson vs Ben Zobrist: Career Stats Comparison
Curtis Granderson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Curtis Granderson played 2004–2019 as a hitter; Ben Zobrist played 2006–2019 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
Curtis Granderson (2004–2019) and Ben Zobrist (2006–2019) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Curtis Granderson finished with 1,800 hits and 344 home runs; Ben Zobrist finished with 1,566 hits and 167 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Curtis Granderson, with 344 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS? Curtis Granderson, with .803 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ben Zobrist, with .266 to Curtis Granderson's .249.
- Who had more hits? Curtis Granderson, with 1,800 to Ben Zobrist's 1,566.
- Who drove in more runs? Curtis Granderson, with 937 to Ben Zobrist's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Curtis Granderson, with 13,634 career PIV to Ben Zobrist's 10,712.
- Who won more championships? Ben Zobrist, with 2 World Series titles to Curtis Granderson's 0.
Curtis Granderson
Ben Zobrist
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Curtis Granderson and Ben Zobrist. 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 | Curtis Granderson | Ben Zobrist |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,057 | 1,651 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,236 | 5,880 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,217 | 884 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,800 | 1,566 |
| Doubles | 346 | Leads: 349 |
| Triples | Leads: 95 | 44 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 344 | 167 |
| RBI | Leads: 937 | 768 |
| Walks | Leads: 924 | 832 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,916 | 994 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 153 | 116 |
| Batting Avg | .249 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | .337 | Leads: .357 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .465 | .426 |
| OPS | Leads: .803 | .783 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Curtis Granderson leads Ben Zobrist 13,634 to 10,712 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 757 PIV per season to 714, across 18 seasons to 15. 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).
Curtis Granderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ben Zobrist — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Curtis Granderson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Ben Zobrist owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Curtis Granderson. PIV agrees: Curtis Granderson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Curtis Granderson and Ben Zobrist careers compare
Curtis Granderson and Ben Zobrist were active at the same time between 2006 and 2019. With 2,057 games against 1,651 across 18 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Ben Zobrist comes out ahead, it is in doubles (349 to 346), batting average (.266 to .249), and on-base percentage (.357 to .337). At the plate, Curtis Granderson struck out more than walked (1,916 to 924), and Ben Zobrist struck out more than walked (994 to 832). Curtis Granderson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 344 of 1,800 hits leaving the park. Curtis Granderson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Curtis Granderson vs Ben Zobrist: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Curtis Granderson or Ben Zobrist?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Curtis Granderson leads Ben Zobrist in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Curtis Granderson or Ben Zobrist hit more home runs?
- Curtis Granderson, with 344 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Curtis Granderson, with .803 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ben Zobrist, with .266 to Curtis Granderson's .249.
- Who had more hits?
- Curtis Granderson, with 1,800 to Ben Zobrist's 1,566.