Vladimir Guerrero vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
George Springer 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; George Springer has played 2014–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 George Springer (2014–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; George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 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? George Springer, with 308 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? George Springer, with 1,595 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? George Springer, with 850 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Springer, with 16,439 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
- Who won more championships? George Springer, with 1 World Series title to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and George Springer. 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 George Springer are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,571 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 6,017 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 1,041 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,595 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 272 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 25 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 308 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 850 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .265 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Springer leads Vladimir Guerrero 16,439 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: George Springer played 12 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,370). 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
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Springer leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Vladimir Guerrero owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Springer. PIV agrees: George Springer 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 George Springer careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2019 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 1,119 games for Vladimir Guerrero and 1,571 for George Springer across 7 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Vladimir Guerrero comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.285 to .265), on-base percentage (.361 to .351), and slugging percentage (.478 to .472). Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). On the bases, George Springer stole more often per game played (33 steals in 1,119 games for Vladimir Guerrero, 132 in 1,571 for George Springer). Because Vladimir Guerrero and George Springer are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or George Springer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Springer leads Vladimir Guerrero in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or George Springer hit more home runs?
- George Springer, with 308 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- George Springer, with 1,595 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.