Vladimir Guerrero vs Buster Posey: Career Stats Comparison
Buster Posey 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; Buster Posey played 2009–2021 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 Buster Posey (2009–2021) — 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; Buster Posey finished with 1,500 hits and 158 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 Buster Posey's 158.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Buster Posey's .831.
- Who had the higher batting average? Buster Posey, with .302 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits? Buster Posey, with 1,500 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Buster Posey, with 729 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Buster Posey, with 15,615 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
- Who won more championships? Buster Posey, with 3 World Series titles to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Buster Posey
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Buster Posey. 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 | Buster Posey |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,371 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 4,970 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 663 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,500 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 293 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 9 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 192 | 158 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 729 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 540 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 721 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 33 | 23 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .302 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .372 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .460 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .831 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Buster Posey edges Vladimir Guerrero 15,615 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Buster Posey played 12 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,301). 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
Buster Posey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Buster Posey leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Vladimir Guerrero owns home runs, stolen bases, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Buster Posey. PIV agrees: Buster Posey 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 Buster Posey careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and Buster Posey were active at the same time between 2019 and 2021. With 1,119 games against 1,371 across 7 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Vladimir Guerrero's edges on the table are home runs (192 to 158), stolen bases (33 to 23), and slugging percentage (.478 to .460). At the plate, Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486), and Buster Posey struck out more than walked (721 to 540). Vladimir Guerrero is the more power-leaning hitter, with 192 of 1,218 hits leaving the park. Vladimir Guerrero's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Buster Posey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Buster Posey?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Buster Posey leads Vladimir Guerrero in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Buster Posey hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to Buster Posey's 158.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Buster Posey's .831.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Buster Posey, with .302 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Buster Posey, with 1,500 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.