Vladimir Guerrero vs Ben Zobrist: Career Stats Comparison
Ben Zobrist has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Ben Zobrist 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 Ben Zobrist (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; Ben Zobrist finished with 1,566 hits and 167 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 Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Ben Zobrist's .266.
- Who had more hits? Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Ben Zobrist, with 768 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 14,982 career PIV to Ben Zobrist's 10,712.
- Who won more championships? Ben Zobrist, with 2 World Series titles to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Ben Zobrist
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Ben Zobrist. 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 | Ben Zobrist |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,651 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 5,880 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 884 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 349 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 44 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 192 | 167 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 768 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 832 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 994 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 116 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .357 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .426 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .783 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero outpaces Ben Zobrist 14,982 to 10,712 — driven by per-season impact — 2,140 PIV per season to 714 — rather than by longevity, since Vladimir Guerrero played 7 seasons to Ben Zobrist's 15. 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
Ben Zobrist — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Ben Zobrist owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Vladimir Guerrero. PIV agrees: Vladimir Guerrero 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 Ben Zobrist careers compare
From 2019 through 2019, Vladimir Guerrero and Ben Zobrist were in the majors together. With 1,119 games against 1,651 across 7 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); Ben Zobrist struck out more than walked (994 to 832). Vladimir Guerrero is the more power-leaning hitter, with 192 of 1,218 hits leaving the park. Ben Zobrist was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Vladimir Guerrero holds the edge, .478 to .426. Because Vladimir Guerrero is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Ben Zobrist: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Ben Zobrist?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ben Zobrist leads Vladimir Guerrero in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Ben Zobrist hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Ben Zobrist's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.