Aaron Judge vs Frank Robinson: Career Stats Comparison
Frank Robinson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Frank Robinson played 1956–1976 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 Frank Robinson (1956–1976) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 home runs through October 6, 2026; Frank Robinson finished with 2,943 hits and 586 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Frank Robinson, with 586 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Frank Robinson's .926.
- Who had the higher batting average? Frank Robinson, with .294 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits? Frank Robinson, with 2,943 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Frank Robinson, with 1,812 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Frank Robinson, with 67,113 career PIV to Aaron Judge's 37,037.
- Who won more championships? Frank Robinson, with 2 World Series titles to Aaron Judge's 0.
Aaron Judge
Frank Robinson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and Frank Robinson. 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 1950s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Aaron Judge | Frank Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,211 | Leads: 2,808 |
| At-Bats | 4,342 | Leads: 10,006 |
| Runs | 918 | Leads: 1,829 |
| Hits | 1,262 | Leads: 2,943 |
| Doubles | 213 | Leads: 528 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 72 |
| Home Runs | 386 | Leads: 586 |
| RBI | 871 | Leads: 1,812 |
| Walks | 860 | Leads: 1,420 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 1,532 |
| Stolen Bases | 70 | Leads: 204 |
| Batting Avg | .291 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .389 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .537 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .926 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Frank Robinson outpaces Aaron Judge 67,113 to 37,037 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Frank Robinson played 22 seasons to Aaron Judge's 10, while Aaron Judge carries the higher per-season figure (3,704 to 3,051). 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
Frank Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Frank Robinson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Aaron Judge owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Frank Robinson. PIV agrees: Frank Robinson 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 Frank Robinson careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Frank Robinson's ended in 1976, and Aaron Judge debuted in 2016. Frank Robinson has the far longer record, 2,808 games against 1,211 across 10 and 22 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Aaron Judge are on-base percentage (.410 to .389), slugging percentage (.610 to .537), and OPS (1.020 to .926). Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860); Frank Robinson struck out more than walked (1,532 to 1,420). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. Frank Robinson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Aaron Judge is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Aaron Judge vs Frank Robinson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Aaron Judge or Frank Robinson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Frank Robinson leads Aaron Judge in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Aaron Judge or Frank Robinson hit more home runs?
- Frank Robinson, with 586 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Frank Robinson's .926.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Frank Robinson, with .294 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Frank Robinson, with 2,943 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.