Aaron Judge vs Hunter Pence: Career Stats Comparison
Aaron Judge and Hunter Pence are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Aaron Judge has played 2016–present as a hitter; Hunter Pence played 2007–2020 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 Hunter Pence (2007–2020) — 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; Hunter Pence finished with 1,791 hits and 244 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 Hunter Pence's 244.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Hunter Pence's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aaron Judge, with .291 to Hunter Pence's .279.
- Who had more hits? Hunter Pence, with 1,791 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Hunter Pence, with 942 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aaron Judge, with 37,037 career PIV to Hunter Pence's 10,190.
- Who won more championships? Hunter Pence, with 2 World Series titles to Aaron Judge's 0.
Aaron Judge
Hunter Pence
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and Hunter Pence. 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 | Hunter Pence |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,211 | Leads: 1,707 |
| At-Bats | 4,342 | Leads: 6,420 |
| Runs | Leads: 918 | 891 |
| Hits | 1,262 | Leads: 1,791 |
| Doubles | 213 | Leads: 324 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 244 |
| RBI | 871 | Leads: 942 |
| Walks | Leads: 860 | 520 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 1,335 |
| Stolen Bases | 70 | Leads: 120 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .461 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .794 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Judge outpaces Hunter Pence 37,037 to 10,190 — driven by per-season impact — 3,704 PIV per season to 637 — rather than by longevity, since Aaron Judge played 10 seasons to Hunter Pence's 16. 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
Hunter Pence — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Judge leads in home runs, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Hunter Pence owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. 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 Hunter Pence careers compare
Aaron Judge and Hunter Pence were active at the same time between 2016 and 2020. The two careers are close in length, 1,211 games for Aaron Judge and 1,707 for Hunter Pence across 10 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860), and Hunter Pence struck out more than walked (1,335 to 520). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. Hunter Pence was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Aaron Judge's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Aaron Judge vs Hunter Pence: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Aaron Judge or Hunter Pence hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to Hunter Pence's 244.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Hunter Pence's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aaron Judge, with .291 to Hunter Pence's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Hunter Pence, with 1,791 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.