Vladimir Guerrero vs Troy Tulowitzki: Career Stats Comparison
Troy Tulowitzki has the better career line of the two, leading 13 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; Troy Tulowitzki played 2006–2019 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 Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) — 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; Troy Tulowitzki finished with 1,391 hits and 225 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Troy Tulowitzki, with 225 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits? Troy Tulowitzki, with 1,391 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Troy Tulowitzki, with 780 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Troy Tulowitzki, with 16,087 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
Vladimir Guerrero
Troy Tulowitzki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Troy Tulowitzki. 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 | Troy Tulowitzki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,291 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 4,804 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 762 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,391 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 264 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 225 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 780 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 511 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 900 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 57 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .361 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .495 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .856 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Troy Tulowitzki edges Vladimir Guerrero 16,087 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Troy Tulowitzki played 14 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,149). 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
Troy Tulowitzki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Troy Tulowitzki leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Vladimir Guerrero owns OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Troy Tulowitzki. PIV agrees: Troy Tulowitzki 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 Troy Tulowitzki careers compare
From 2019 through 2019, Vladimir Guerrero and Troy Tulowitzki were in the majors together. With 1,119 games against 1,291 across 7 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Vladimir Guerrero comes out ahead, it is in on-base percentage (.361 to .361). Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); Troy Tulowitzki struck out more than walked (900 to 511). Troy Tulowitzki owns the better peak by OPS: 1.002 OPS in 2021 for Vladimir Guerrero against 1.035 OPS in 2014 for Troy Tulowitzki. Vladimir Guerrero's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Troy Tulowitzki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Troy Tulowitzki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Troy Tulowitzki leads Vladimir Guerrero in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Troy Tulowitzki hit more home runs?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with 225 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Vladimir Guerrero's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with 1,391 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.