Vladimir Guerrero vs Christian Yelich: Career Stats Comparison
Christian Yelich has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Christian Yelich has played 2013–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 Christian Yelich (2013–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; Christian Yelich has 1,845 hits and 245 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? Christian Yelich, with 245 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits? Christian Yelich, with 1,845 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Christian Yelich, with 910 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Christian Yelich, with 20,940 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
Vladimir Guerrero
Christian Yelich
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Christian Yelich. 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 Christian Yelich are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Christian Yelich |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,734 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 6,550 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 1,102 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,845 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 350 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 245 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 910 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 883 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,683 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 232 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .282 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .370 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .459 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Christian Yelich outpaces Vladimir Guerrero 20,940 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Christian Yelich played 13 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,611). 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
Christian Yelich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Christian Yelich leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Vladimir Guerrero owns batting average and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Christian Yelich. PIV agrees: Christian Yelich 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 Christian Yelich careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and Christian Yelich are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Vladimir Guerrero has appeared in 1,119 games to Christian Yelich's 1,734. Where Vladimir Guerrero comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.285 to .282), slugging percentage (.478 to .459), and OPS (.839 to .829). Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); Christian Yelich struck out more than walked (1,683 to 883). On the bases, Christian Yelich stole more often per game played (33 steals in 1,119 games for Vladimir Guerrero, 232 in 1,734 for Christian Yelich). Vladimir Guerrero and Christian Yelich's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Christian Yelich: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Christian Yelich?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Christian Yelich leads Vladimir Guerrero in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Christian Yelich hit more home runs?
- Christian Yelich, with 245 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits?
- Christian Yelich, with 1,845 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.