Vladimir Guerrero vs Aaron Judge: Career Stats Comparison
Vladimir Guerrero 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). Vladimir Guerrero played 1996–2011 as a hitter; Aaron Judge has played 2016–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
Vladimir Guerrero (1996–2011) and Aaron Judge (2016–present) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero finished with 2,590 hits and 449 home runs; Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Vladimir Guerrero's .931.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits? Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,496 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 39,843 career PIV to Aaron Judge's 37,037.
Vladimir Guerrero
Aaron Judge
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Aaron Judge. 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 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Aaron Judge is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Aaron Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,147 | 1,211 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,155 | 4,342 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,328 | 918 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,590 | 1,262 |
| Doubles | Leads: 477 | 213 |
| Triples | Leads: 46 | 7 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 386 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,496 | 871 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 985 | 1,454 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 181 | 70 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .318 | .291 |
| On-Base % | .379 | Leads: .410 |
| Slugging % | .553 | Leads: .610 |
| OPS | .931 | Leads: 1.020 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero edges Aaron Judge 39,843 to 37,037 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Vladimir Guerrero played 16 seasons to Aaron Judge's 10, while Aaron Judge carries the higher per-season figure (3,704 to 2,490). 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).
Vladimir Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
Aaron Judge — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Aaron Judge owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Vladimir Guerrero. PIV agrees: Vladimir Guerrero grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Vladimir Guerrero and Aaron Judge careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero (1996–2011) was finished before Aaron Judge (2016–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 2,147 games of Vladimir Guerrero with 1,211 of Aaron Judge across 16 and 10 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Aaron Judge's edges on the table are walks (860 to 737), on-base percentage (.410 to .379), and slugging percentage (.610 to .553). Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (985 to 737); Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. Vladimir Guerrero was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Aaron Judge is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Aaron Judge: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Aaron Judge?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Vladimir Guerrero leads Aaron Judge in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Aaron Judge hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Vladimir Guerrero's .931.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.