Vladimir Guerrero vs Shohei Ohtani: Career Stats Comparison
Shohei Ohtani 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 has played 2019–present as a hitter; Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–present 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 Shohei Ohtani (2018–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 home runs through October 12, 2026; Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,218 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Shohei Ohtani, with 750 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Shohei Ohtani, with 24,591 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
- Who won more championships? Shohei Ohtani, with 2 World Series titles to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Shohei Ohtani
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Shohei Ohtani. 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.
Vladimir Guerrero and Shohei Ohtani are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Shohei Ohtani |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,172 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,276 | 4,253 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 797 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,218 | 1,194 |
| Doubles | Leads: 236 | 218 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 49 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 310 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 750 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 622 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,256 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 176 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .574 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .948 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shohei Ohtani outpaces Vladimir Guerrero 24,591 to 14,982 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 3,074 PIV per season to 2,140, across 8 seasons to 7. 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
Shohei Ohtani — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Shohei Ohtani leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Vladimir Guerrero owns hits and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Shohei Ohtani. PIV agrees: Shohei Ohtani 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 Shohei Ohtani careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and Shohei Ohtani are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. With 1,119 games against 1,172 across 7 and 8 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Vladimir Guerrero's edges on the table are at-bats (4,276 to 4,253), hits (1,218 to 1,194), and doubles (236 to 218). At the plate, Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486), and Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622). Shohei Ohtani is the more power-leaning hitter, with 310 of 1,194 hits leaving the park. Shohei Ohtani was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Vladimir Guerrero and Shohei Ohtani are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Shohei Ohtani: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Shohei Ohtani?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Shohei Ohtani leads Vladimir Guerrero in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Shohei Ohtani hit more home runs?
- Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,218 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.