Vladimir Guerrero vs Ryan Howard: Career Stats Comparison
Ryan Howard 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; Ryan Howard played 2004–2016 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 Ryan Howard (2004–2016) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 home runs through October 12, 2026; Ryan Howard finished with 1,475 hits and 382 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ryan Howard, with 382 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ryan Howard, with .859 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Ryan Howard's .258.
- Who had more hits? Ryan Howard, with 1,475 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Ryan Howard, with 1,194 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ryan Howard, with 19,167 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
- Who won more championships? Ryan Howard, with 1 World Series title to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Ryan Howard
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Ryan Howard. 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 2000s 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 | Ryan Howard |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,572 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 5,707 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 848 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,475 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 277 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 21 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 382 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 1,194 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 709 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,843 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 33 | 12 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .258 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .343 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .515 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .859 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ryan Howard leads Vladimir Guerrero 19,167 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Ryan Howard played 13 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,474). 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
Ryan Howard — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ryan Howard leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Vladimir Guerrero owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ryan Howard. PIV agrees: Ryan Howard 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 Ryan Howard careers compare
No season is shared: Ryan Howard played 2004–2016, Vladimir Guerrero 2019–present. With 1,119 games against 1,572 across 7 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Vladimir Guerrero comes out ahead, it is in stolen bases (33 to 12), batting average (.285 to .258), and on-base percentage (.361 to .343). Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); Ryan Howard struck out more than walked (1,843 to 709). Ryan Howard is the more power-leaning hitter, with 382 of 1,475 hits leaving the park. Ryan Howard's slugging percentage of .515 tops Vladimir Guerrero's .478. Vladimir Guerrero's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Ryan Howard: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Ryan Howard?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ryan Howard leads Vladimir Guerrero in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Ryan Howard hit more home runs?
- Ryan Howard, with 382 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ryan Howard, with .859 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Ryan Howard's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- Ryan Howard, with 1,475 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.