Gunnar Henderson vs Michael Young: Career Stats Comparison
Michael Young has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Gunnar Henderson has played 2022–present as a hitter; Michael Young played 2000–2013 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
Gunnar Henderson (2022–present) and Michael Young (2000–2013) — they broke in during the 2020s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Gunnar Henderson has 648 hits and 110 home runs through October 12, 2026; Michael Young finished with 2,375 hits and 185 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Michael Young, with 185 to Gunnar Henderson's 110.
- Who had the higher OPS? Gunnar Henderson, with .801 to Michael Young's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Michael Young, with .300 to Gunnar Henderson's .259.
- Who had more hits? Michael Young, with 2,375 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.
- Who drove in more runs? Michael Young, with 1,030 to Gunnar Henderson's 319.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Michael Young, with 9,102 career PIV to Gunnar Henderson's 5,834.
Gunnar Henderson
Michael Young
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Gunnar Henderson and Michael Young. 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 2020s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Gunnar Henderson is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Gunnar Henderson | Michael Young |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 655 | Leads: 1,970 |
| At-Bats | 2,506 | Leads: 7,918 |
| Runs | 403 | Leads: 1,137 |
| Hits | 648 | Leads: 2,375 |
| Doubles | 128 | Leads: 441 |
| Triples | 28 | Leads: 60 |
| Home Runs | 110 | Leads: 185 |
| RBI | 319 | Leads: 1,030 |
| Walks | 279 | Leads: 575 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 645 | 1,235 |
| Stolen Bases | 72 | Leads: 90 |
| Batting Avg | .259 | Leads: .300 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .346 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .464 | .441 |
| OPS | Leads: .801 | .787 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Michael Young outpaces Gunnar Henderson 9,102 to 5,834 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Michael Young played 15 seasons to Gunnar Henderson's 4, while Gunnar Henderson carries the higher per-season figure (1,458 to 607). 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).
Gunnar Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Michael Young — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Michael Young leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Gunnar Henderson owns OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Michael Young. PIV agrees: Michael Young grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Gunnar Henderson and Michael Young careers compare
Michael Young (2000–2013) was finished before Gunnar Henderson (2022–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 655 games of Gunnar Henderson with 1,970 of Michael Young across 4 and 15 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. The green cells for Gunnar Henderson are slugging percentage (.464 to .441) and OPS (.801 to .787). At the plate, Gunnar Henderson struck out more than walked (645 to 279), and Michael Young struck out more than walked (1,235 to 575). Gunnar Henderson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 110 of 648 hits leaving the park. Gunnar Henderson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Gunnar Henderson vs Michael Young: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Gunnar Henderson or Michael Young?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Michael Young leads Gunnar Henderson in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Gunnar Henderson or Michael Young hit more home runs?
- Michael Young, with 185 to Gunnar Henderson's 110.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Gunnar Henderson, with .801 to Michael Young's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Michael Young, with .300 to Gunnar Henderson's .259.
- Who had more hits?
- Michael Young, with 2,375 to Gunnar Henderson's 648.