Vladimir Guerrero vs Rudy York: Career Stats Comparison
Rudy York 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; Rudy York played 1934–1948 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 Rudy York (1934–1948) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 home runs through October 12, 2026; Rudy York finished with 1,621 hits and 277 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rudy York, with 277 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rudy York, with .845 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Rudy York's .275.
- Who had more hits? Rudy York, with 1,621 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Rudy York, with 1,152 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rudy York, with 24,140 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
- Who won more championships? Rudy York, with 1 World Series title to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Rudy York
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Rudy York. 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 1930s 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 | Rudy York |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,603 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 5,891 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 876 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,621 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 291 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 52 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 277 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 1,152 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 792 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 867 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 38 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .275 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .362 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .483 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .845 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rudy York outpaces Vladimir Guerrero 24,140 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Rudy York played 14 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,724). 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
Rudy York — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rudy York leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Vladimir Guerrero owns batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rudy York. PIV agrees: Rudy York 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 Rudy York careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Rudy York's ended in 1948, and Vladimir Guerrero debuted in 2019. The two careers are close in length, 1,119 games for Vladimir Guerrero and 1,603 for Rudy York across 7 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Vladimir Guerrero are batting average (.285 to .275). Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); Rudy York struck out more than walked (867 to 792). In on-base percentage, Rudy York holds the edge, .362 to .361. Because Vladimir Guerrero is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Rudy York: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Rudy York?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rudy York leads Vladimir Guerrero in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Rudy York hit more home runs?
- Rudy York, with 277 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rudy York, with .845 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Rudy York's .275.
- Who had more hits?
- Rudy York, with 1,621 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.