Reggie Jackson vs Aaron Judge: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson 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). Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 as a hitter; Aaron Judge has played 2016–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
Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) and Aaron Judge (2016–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 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? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aaron Judge, with .291 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Aaron Judge's 37,037.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Aaron Judge's 0.
Reggie Jackson
Aaron Judge
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Aaron Judge. 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 1960s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Aaron Judge is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Aaron Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 1,211 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 4,342 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 918 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 1,262 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 213 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 7 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 386 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 871 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,454 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 70 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .291 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .410 |
| Slugging % | .490 | Leads: .610 |
| OPS | .846 | Leads: 1.020 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson leads Aaron Judge 41,801 to 37,037 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Reggie Jackson played 21 seasons to Aaron Judge's 10, while Aaron Judge carries the higher per-season figure (3,704 to 1,991). 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).
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Aaron Judge — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Aaron Judge owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Jackson and Aaron Judge careers compare
Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) was finished before Aaron Judge (2016–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Reggie Jackson has the far longer record, 2,820 games against 1,211 across 21 and 10 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Aaron Judge's edges on the table are batting average (.291 to .262), on-base percentage (.410 to .356), and slugging percentage (.610 to .490). Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860). Home runs make up a larger share of Aaron Judge's hits: 563 of 2,584 for Reggie Jackson, 386 of 1,262 for Aaron Judge. Aaron Judge's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Reggie Jackson vs Aaron Judge: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Aaron Judge?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Aaron Judge in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Aaron Judge hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Reggie Jackson's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aaron Judge, with .291 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.