Vladimir Guerrero vs Juan Soto: Career Stats Comparison
Juan Soto 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; Juan Soto 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 Juan Soto (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; Juan Soto has 1,196 hits and 271 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? Juan Soto, with 271 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Juan Soto, with .945 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Juan Soto's .281.
- Who had more hits? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,218 to Juan Soto's 1,196.
- Who drove in more runs? Juan Soto, with 765 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Juan Soto, with 27,584 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
- Who won more championships? Juan Soto, with 1 World Series title to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Juan Soto. 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 Juan Soto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Juan Soto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,207 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,276 | 4,257 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 838 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,218 | 1,196 |
| Doubles | Leads: 236 | 210 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 18 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 271 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 765 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 974 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 898 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 104 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .415 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .530 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .945 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Juan Soto outpaces Vladimir Guerrero 27,584 to 14,982 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 3,065 PIV per season to 2,140, across 9 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
Juan Soto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Juan Soto 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 Juan Soto. PIV agrees: Juan Soto 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 Juan Soto careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and Juan Soto are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. With 1,119 games against 1,207 across 7 and 9 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Vladimir Guerrero's edges on the table are at-bats (4,276 to 4,257), hits (1,218 to 1,196), and doubles (236 to 210). Plate discipline differs: Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486), but Juan Soto walked more often than struck out (974 walks, 898 strikeouts). Juan Soto is the more power-leaning hitter, with 271 of 1,196 hits leaving the park. Juan Soto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Vladimir Guerrero and Juan Soto are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Juan Soto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Juan Soto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Juan Soto leads Vladimir Guerrero in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Juan Soto hit more home runs?
- Juan Soto, with 271 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Juan Soto, with .945 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Juan Soto's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,218 to Juan Soto's 1,196.