Vladimir Guerrero vs Brian McCann: Career Stats Comparison
Brian McCann has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Brian McCann played 2005–2019 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 Brian McCann (2005–2019) — 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; Brian McCann finished with 1,590 hits and 282 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Brian McCann, with 282 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Brian McCann's .262.
- Who had more hits? Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Brian McCann, with 1,018 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 14,982 career PIV to Brian McCann's 9,133.
- Who won more championships? Brian McCann, with 1 World Series title to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Brian McCann
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Brian McCann. 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 | Brian McCann |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,755 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 6,067 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 742 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,590 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 294 |
| Triples | Leads: 6 | 5 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 282 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 1,018 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 640 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,054 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 33 | 25 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .262 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .452 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .789 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero outpaces Brian McCann 14,982 to 9,133 — driven by per-season impact — 2,140 PIV per season to 609 — rather than by longevity, since Vladimir Guerrero played 7 seasons to Brian McCann's 15. 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
Brian McCann — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Brian McCann owns hits, home runs, and RBI. 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 Brian McCann careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and Brian McCann were active at the same time between 2019 and 2019. Brian McCann has the far longer record, 1,755 games against 1,119 across 7 and 15 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. At the plate, Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486), and Brian McCann struck out more than walked (1,054 to 640). Vladimir Guerrero's on-base percentage of .361 tops Brian McCann's .337. Best seasons: 2021 for Vladimir Guerrero (1.002 OPS, 48 HR, 111 RBI, .311 avg) and 2006 for Brian McCann (.961 OPS, 24 HR, 93 RBI, .333 avg). Because Vladimir Guerrero is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Brian McCann: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Brian McCann?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Brian McCann leads Vladimir Guerrero in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Brian McCann hit more home runs?
- Brian McCann, with 282 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Brian McCann's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.