Judy Johnson vs Jose Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Ramirez 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). Judy Johnson played ?–1936 as a hitter; Jose Ramirez has played 2013–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
Judy Johnson (?–1936) and Jose Ramirez (2013–present) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. Judy Johnson finished with 1,078 hits and 36 home runs; Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 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? Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Judy Johnson's 36.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Judy Johnson's .755.
- Who had the higher batting average? Judy Johnson, with .296 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits? Jose Ramirez, with 1,779 to Judy Johnson's 1,078.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Ramirez, with 1,002 to Judy Johnson's 609.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Ramirez, with 21,271 career PIV to Judy Johnson's 1,381.
- Who won more championships? Judy Johnson, with 1 World Series title to Jose Ramirez's 0.
Judy Johnson
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Judy Johnson and Jose 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Ramirez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Judy Johnson | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 981 | Leads: 1,734 |
| At-Bats | 3,644 | Leads: 6,443 |
| Runs | 615 | Leads: 1,072 |
| Hits | 1,078 | Leads: 1,779 |
| Doubles | 190 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | Leads: 61 | 43 |
| Home Runs | 36 | Leads: 297 |
| RBI | 609 | Leads: 1,002 |
| Walks | 254 | Leads: 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 29 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | 95 | Leads: 324 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .296 | .276 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .351 |
| Slugging % | .411 | Leads: .494 |
| OPS | .755 | Leads: .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Ramirez outpaces Judy Johnson 21,271 to 1,381 — driven by per-season impact — 1,636 PIV per season to 66 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Ramirez played 13 seasons to Judy Johnson's 21. 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).
Judy Johnson — top 2 seasons by OPS
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Ramirez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Judy Johnson owns batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Ramirez. PIV agrees: Jose Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Judy Johnson and Jose Ramirez careers compare
Judy Johnson (?–1936) was finished before Jose Ramirez (2013–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 981 games of Judy Johnson with 1,734 of Jose Ramirez across 21 and 13 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Judy Johnson comes out ahead, it is in triples (61 to 43) and batting average (.296 to .276). Plate discipline differs: Judy Johnson walked more often than struck out (254 walks, 29 strikeouts), but Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726). Jose Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 297 of 1,779 hits leaving the park. Because Jose Ramirez is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Judy Johnson vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Judy Johnson or Jose Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Ramirez leads Judy Johnson in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Judy Johnson or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Judy Johnson's 36.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Judy Johnson's .755.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Judy Johnson, with .296 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Ramirez, with 1,779 to Judy Johnson's 1,078.