Ryan Howard vs Aramis Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Aramis Ramirez has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ryan Howard played 2004–2016 as a hitter; Aramis Ramirez played 1998–2015 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
Ryan Howard (2004–2016) and Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ryan Howard finished with 1,475 hits and 382 home runs; Aramis Ramirez finished with 2,303 hits and 386 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Ryan Howard's 382.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ryan Howard, with .859 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Ryan Howard's .258.
- Who had more hits? Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Ryan Howard's 1,475.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Ryan Howard's 1,194.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aramis Ramirez, with 19,345 career PIV to Ryan Howard's 19,167.
- Who won more championships? Ryan Howard, with 1 World Series title to Aramis Ramirez's 0.
Ryan Howard
Aramis Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ryan Howard and Aramis Ramirez. 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 2000s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Ryan Howard | Aramis Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,572 | Leads: 2,194 |
| At-Bats | 5,707 | Leads: 8,136 |
| Runs | 848 | Leads: 1,098 |
| Hits | 1,475 | Leads: 2,303 |
| Doubles | 277 | Leads: 495 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | 382 | Leads: 386 |
| RBI | 1,194 | Leads: 1,417 |
| Walks | Leads: 709 | 633 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,843 | 1,238 |
| Stolen Bases | 12 | Leads: 29 |
| Batting Avg | .258 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .343 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .515 | .492 |
| OPS | Leads: .859 | .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aramis Ramirez edges Ryan Howard 19,345 to 19,167 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Aramis Ramirez played 20 seasons to Ryan Howard's 13, while Ryan Howard carries the higher per-season figure (1,474 to 967). 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).
Ryan Howard — top 3 seasons by OPS
Aramis Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aramis Ramirez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Ryan Howard owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aramis Ramirez. PIV agrees: Aramis Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ryan Howard and Aramis Ramirez careers compare
Ryan Howard and Aramis Ramirez were active at the same time between 2004 and 2015. The two careers are close in length, 1,572 games for Ryan Howard and 2,194 for Aramis Ramirez across 13 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Ryan Howard's edges on the table are walks (709 to 633), on-base percentage (.343 to .341), and slugging percentage (.515 to .492). At the plate, Ryan Howard struck out more than walked (1,843 to 709), and Aramis Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,238 to 633). Ryan Howard is the more power-leaning hitter, with 382 of 1,475 hits leaving the park.
Ryan Howard vs Aramis Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ryan Howard or Aramis Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aramis Ramirez leads Ryan Howard in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Ryan Howard or Aramis Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Ryan Howard's 382.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ryan Howard, with .859 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Ryan Howard's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Ryan Howard's 1,475.