Vladimir Guerrero vs Barry Larkin: Career Stats Comparison
Vladimir Guerrero has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Barry Larkin played 1986–2004 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 Barry Larkin (1986–2004) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero finished with 2,590 hits and 449 home runs; Barry Larkin finished with 2,340 hits and 198 home runs. 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 Barry Larkin's 198.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Barry Larkin's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Barry Larkin's .295.
- Who had more hits? Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.
- Who drove in more runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,496 to Barry Larkin's 960.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 39,843 career PIV to Barry Larkin's 17,788.
- Who won more championships? Barry Larkin, with 1 World Series title to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Barry Larkin
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Barry Larkin. 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 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Barry Larkin |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,147 | Leads: 2,180 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,155 | 7,937 |
| Runs | 1,328 | Leads: 1,329 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,590 | 2,340 |
| Doubles | Leads: 477 | 441 |
| Triples | 46 | Leads: 76 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 198 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,496 | 960 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 939 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 985 | 817 |
| Stolen Bases | 181 | Leads: 379 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .318 | .295 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .379 | .371 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .553 | .444 |
| OPS | Leads: .931 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero outpaces Barry Larkin 39,843 to 17,788 — driven by per-season impact — 2,490 PIV per season to 936 — rather than by longevity, since Vladimir Guerrero played 16 seasons to Barry Larkin's 19. 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
Barry Larkin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Barry Larkin owns runs and stolen bases. 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.
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How the Vladimir Guerrero and Barry Larkin careers compare
From 1996 through 2004, Vladimir Guerrero and Barry Larkin were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,147 games for Vladimir Guerrero and 2,180 for Barry Larkin across 16 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (985 to 737), but Barry Larkin walked more often than struck out (939 walks, 817 strikeouts). Vladimir Guerrero is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,590 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Barry Larkin stole more often per game played (181 steals in 2,147 games for Vladimir Guerrero, 379 in 2,180 for Barry Larkin).
Vladimir Guerrero vs Barry Larkin: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Barry Larkin?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Vladimir Guerrero leads Barry Larkin in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Barry Larkin hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Barry Larkin's 198.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Barry Larkin's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Barry Larkin's .295.
- Who had more hits?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.