Aaron Judge vs Duke Snider: Career Stats Comparison
Duke Snider 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; Duke Snider played 1947–1964 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 Duke Snider (1947–1964) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 home runs through October 12, 2026; Duke Snider finished with 2,116 hits and 407 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Duke Snider, with 407 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Duke Snider's .919.
- Who had the higher batting average? Duke Snider, with .295 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits? Duke Snider, with 2,116 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Duke Snider, with 1,333 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Duke Snider, with 39,968 career PIV to Aaron Judge's 37,037.
- Who won more championships? Duke Snider, with 2 World Series titles to Aaron Judge's 0.
Aaron Judge
Duke Snider
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and Duke Snider. 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 1940s 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 | Duke Snider |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,211 | Leads: 2,143 |
| At-Bats | 4,342 | Leads: 7,161 |
| Runs | 918 | Leads: 1,259 |
| Hits | 1,262 | Leads: 2,116 |
| Doubles | 213 | Leads: 358 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 85 |
| Home Runs | 386 | Leads: 407 |
| RBI | 871 | Leads: 1,333 |
| Walks | 860 | Leads: 971 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 1,237 |
| Stolen Bases | 70 | Leads: 99 |
| Batting Avg | .291 | Leads: .295 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .380 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .540 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .919 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Duke Snider edges Aaron Judge 39,968 to 37,037 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Duke Snider played 18 seasons to Aaron Judge's 10, while Aaron Judge carries the higher per-season figure (3,704 to 2,220). 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
Duke Snider — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Duke Snider 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 Duke Snider. PIV agrees: Duke Snider 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 Duke Snider careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Duke Snider's ended in 1964, and Aaron Judge debuted in 2016. The table compares 1,211 games of Aaron Judge with 2,143 of Duke Snider across 10 and 18 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Aaron Judge's edges on the table are on-base percentage (.410 to .380), slugging percentage (.610 to .540), and OPS (1.020 to .919). At the plate, Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860), and Duke Snider struck out more than walked (1,237 to 971). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. Aaron Judge's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Aaron Judge vs Duke Snider: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Aaron Judge or Duke Snider?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Duke Snider leads Aaron Judge in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Aaron Judge or Duke Snider hit more home runs?
- Duke Snider, with 407 to Aaron Judge's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Duke Snider's .919.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Duke Snider, with .295 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Duke Snider, with 2,116 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.