Aaron Judge vs J. D. Martinez: Career Stats Comparison
Aaron Judge has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Aaron Judge has played 2016–present as a hitter; J. D. Martinez played 2011–2024 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
Aaron Judge (2016–present) and J. D. Martinez (2011–2024) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 home runs through October 6, 2026; J. D. Martinez finished with 1,741 hits and 331 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Aaron Judge, with 386 to J. D. Martinez's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to J. D. Martinez's .863.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aaron Judge, with .291 to J. D. Martinez's .283.
- Who had more hits? J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? J. D. Martinez, with 1,071 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aaron Judge, with 37,037 career PIV to J. D. Martinez's 22,068.
- Who won more championships? J. D. Martinez, with 1 World Series title to Aaron Judge's 0.
Aaron Judge
J. D. Martinez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and J. D. Martinez. 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.
Aaron Judge is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Aaron Judge | J. D. Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,211 | Leads: 1,642 |
| At-Bats | 4,342 | Leads: 6,152 |
| Runs | Leads: 918 | 897 |
| Hits | 1,262 | Leads: 1,741 |
| Doubles | 213 | Leads: 390 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 331 |
| RBI | 871 | Leads: 1,071 |
| Walks | Leads: 860 | 601 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 1,714 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 70 | 26 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .516 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .863 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Judge outpaces J. D. Martinez 37,037 to 22,068 — driven by per-season impact — 3,704 PIV per season to 1,471 — rather than by longevity, since Aaron Judge played 10 seasons to J. D. Martinez'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).
Aaron Judge — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. D. Martinez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Judge leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while J. D. Martinez owns hits and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aaron Judge. PIV agrees: Aaron Judge grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Aaron Judge and J. D. Martinez careers compare
The careers of Aaron Judge (2016–present) and J. D. Martinez (2011–2024) overlapped from 2016 to 2024, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,211 games against 1,642 across 10 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860); J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. Aaron Judge's on-base percentage of .410 tops J. D. Martinez's .348. Aaron Judge's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Aaron Judge vs J. D. Martinez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Aaron Judge or J. D. Martinez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aaron Judge leads J. D. Martinez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Aaron Judge or J. D. Martinez hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to J. D. Martinez's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to J. D. Martinez's .863.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aaron Judge, with .291 to J. D. Martinez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.