Vladimir Guerrero vs Mule Suttles: Career Stats Comparison
Mule Suttles 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; Mule Suttles played ?–1944 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 Mule Suttles (?–1944) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 home runs through October 12, 2026; Mule Suttles finished with 1,168 hits and 188 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 Mule Suttles's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mule Suttles, with 1.025 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mule Suttles, with .339 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,218 to Mule Suttles's 1,168.
- Who drove in more runs? Mule Suttles, with 930 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mule Suttles, with 23,097 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
Vladimir Guerrero
Mule Suttles
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Mule Suttles. 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 is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Mule Suttles |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,119 | 972 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,276 | 3,448 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 763 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,218 | 1,168 |
| Doubles | Leads: 236 | 229 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 81 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 192 | 188 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 930 |
| Walks | Leads: 486 | 389 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 24 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 92 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .339 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .409 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .616 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: 1.025 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mule Suttles outpaces Vladimir Guerrero 23,097 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Mule Suttles played 25 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 924). 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
Mule Suttles — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mule Suttles leads in RBI, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Vladimir Guerrero owns hits and home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mule Suttles. PIV agrees: Mule Suttles 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 Mule Suttles careers compare
No season is shared: Mule Suttles played ?–1944, Vladimir Guerrero 2019–present. With 1,119 games against 972 across 7 and 25 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486), but Mule Suttles walked more often than struck out (389 walks, 24 strikeouts). In on-base percentage, Mule Suttles holds the edge, .409 to .361. Mule Suttles owns the better peak by OPS: 1.002 OPS in 2021 for Vladimir Guerrero against 1.349 OPS in 1926 for Mule Suttles. Because Vladimir Guerrero is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Mule Suttles: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Mule Suttles?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mule Suttles leads Vladimir Guerrero in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Mule Suttles hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to Mule Suttles's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mule Suttles, with 1.025 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mule Suttles, with .339 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,218 to Mule Suttles's 1,168.