Aaron Judge vs Brian McCann: Career Stats Comparison
Aaron Judge has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Brian McCann played 2005–2019 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 Brian McCann (2005–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 home runs through October 12, 2026; Brian McCann finished with 1,590 hits and 282 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 Brian McCann's 282.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aaron Judge, with .291 to Brian McCann's .262.
- Who had more hits? Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Brian McCann, with 1,018 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aaron Judge, with 37,037 career PIV to Brian McCann's 9,133.
- Who won more championships? Brian McCann, with 1 World Series title to Aaron Judge's 0.
Aaron Judge
Brian McCann
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and Brian McCann. 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 2010s and the 2000s 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 | Aaron Judge | Brian McCann |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,211 | Leads: 1,755 |
| At-Bats | 4,342 | Leads: 6,067 |
| Runs | Leads: 918 | 742 |
| Hits | 1,262 | Leads: 1,590 |
| Doubles | 213 | Leads: 294 |
| Triples | Leads: 7 | 5 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 282 |
| RBI | 871 | Leads: 1,018 |
| Walks | Leads: 860 | 640 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 1,054 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 70 | 25 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .262 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .452 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .789 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Judge outpaces Brian McCann 37,037 to 9,133 — driven by per-season impact — 3,704 PIV per season to 609 — rather than by longevity, since Aaron Judge played 10 seasons to Brian McCann'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
Brian McCann — 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 Brian McCann 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 Brian McCann careers compare
Aaron Judge and Brian McCann were active at the same time between 2016 and 2019. With 1,211 games against 1,755 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); Brian McCann struck out more than walked (1,054 to 640). Home runs make up a larger share of Aaron Judge's hits: 386 of 1,262 for Aaron Judge, 282 of 1,590 for Brian McCann. Best seasons: 2024 for Aaron Judge (1.159 OPS, 58 HR, 144 RBI, .322 avg) and 2006 for Brian McCann (.961 OPS, 24 HR, 93 RBI, .333 avg). Aaron Judge's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Aaron Judge vs Brian McCann: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Aaron Judge or Brian McCann?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aaron Judge leads Brian McCann in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Aaron Judge or Brian McCann hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to Brian McCann's 282.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aaron Judge, with .291 to Brian McCann's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.