Vladimir Guerrero vs Keith Hernandez: Career Stats Comparison
Keith Hernandez 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). Vladimir Guerrero has played 2019–present as a hitter; Keith Hernandez played 1974–1990 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 (2019–present) and Keith Hernandez (1974–1990) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 home runs through October 12, 2026; Keith Hernandez finished with 2,182 hits and 162 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 192 to Keith Hernandez's 162.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Keith Hernandez's .821.
- Who had the higher batting average? Keith Hernandez, with .296 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits? Keith Hernandez, with 2,182 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Keith Hernandez, with 1,071 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Keith Hernandez, with 25,249 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
- Who won more championships? Keith Hernandez, with 2 World Series titles to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Keith Hernandez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Keith Hernandez. 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 2010s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Vladimir Guerrero is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Keith Hernandez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 2,088 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 7,370 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 1,124 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 2,182 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 426 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 60 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 192 | 162 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 1,071 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 1,070 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,012 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 98 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .821 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Keith Hernandez outpaces Vladimir Guerrero 25,249 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Keith Hernandez played 18 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,403). 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
Keith Hernandez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Keith Hernandez leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Vladimir Guerrero owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Keith Hernandez. PIV agrees: Keith Hernandez 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 Keith Hernandez careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Keith Hernandez's ended in 1990, and Vladimir Guerrero debuted in 2019. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Vladimir Guerrero has appeared in 1,119 games to Keith Hernandez's 2,088. The green cells for Vladimir Guerrero are home runs (192 to 162), slugging percentage (.478 to .436), and OPS (.839 to .821). At the plate, Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486), while Keith Hernandez walked more often than struck out (1,070 walks, 1,012 strikeouts). Vladimir Guerrero is the more power-leaning hitter, with 192 of 1,218 hits leaving the park. In on-base percentage, Keith Hernandez holds the edge, .384 to .361. Vladimir Guerrero's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Keith Hernandez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Keith Hernandez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Keith Hernandez leads Vladimir Guerrero in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Keith Hernandez hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to Keith Hernandez's 162.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Keith Hernandez's .821.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Keith Hernandez, with .296 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Keith Hernandez, with 2,182 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.