Vladimir Guerrero vs Bernie Williams: 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; Bernie Williams played 1991–2006 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 Bernie Williams (1991–2006) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Vladimir Guerrero finished with 2,590 hits and 449 home runs; Bernie Williams finished with 2,336 hits and 287 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 Bernie Williams's 287.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Bernie Williams's .858.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Bernie Williams's .297.
- Who had more hits? Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Bernie Williams's 2,336.
- Who drove in more runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,496 to Bernie Williams's 1,257.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 39,843 career PIV to Bernie Williams's 24,401.
- Who won more championships? Bernie Williams, with 4 World Series titles to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Bernie Williams
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Bernie Williams. 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 | Vladimir Guerrero | Bernie Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,147 | 2,076 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,155 | 7,869 |
| Runs | 1,328 | Leads: 1,366 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,590 | 2,336 |
| Doubles | Leads: 477 | 449 |
| Triples | 46 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 287 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,496 | 1,257 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 1,069 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 985 | 1,212 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 181 | 147 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .318 | .297 |
| On-Base % | .379 | Leads: .381 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .553 | .477 |
| OPS | Leads: .931 | .858 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero outpaces Bernie Williams 39,843 to 24,401 — driven by per-season impact — 2,490 PIV per season to 1,525 — rather than by longevity, since Vladimir Guerrero played 16 seasons to Bernie Williams's 16. 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
Bernie Williams — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and stolen bases, while Bernie Williams owns runs and OBP. 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 Bernie Williams careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and Bernie Williams were active at the same time between 1996 and 2006. With 2,147 games against 2,076 across 16 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Bernie Williams are runs (1,366 to 1,328), triples (55 to 46), and walks (1,069 to 737). At the plate, Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (985 to 737), and Bernie Williams struck out more than walked (1,212 to 1,069). Vladimir Guerrero is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,590 hits leaving the park.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Bernie Williams: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Bernie Williams?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Vladimir Guerrero leads Bernie Williams in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Bernie Williams hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Bernie Williams's 287.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Bernie Williams's .858.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Bernie Williams's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Bernie Williams's 2,336.