Aaron Judge vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
Aaron Judge and George Springer 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; George Springer has played 2014–present 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 George Springer (2014–present) — 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 12, 2026; George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 home runs through October 12, 2026. 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 George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aaron Judge, with .291 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? George Springer, with 1,595 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Aaron Judge, with 871 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aaron Judge, with 37,037 career PIV to George Springer's 16,439.
- Who won more championships? George Springer, with 1 World Series title to Aaron Judge's 0.
Aaron Judge
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and George Springer. 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 and George Springer are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Aaron Judge | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,211 | Leads: 1,571 |
| At-Bats | 4,342 | Leads: 6,017 |
| Runs | 918 | Leads: 1,041 |
| Hits | 1,262 | Leads: 1,595 |
| Doubles | 213 | Leads: 272 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 308 |
| RBI | Leads: 871 | 850 |
| Walks | Leads: 860 | 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 70 | Leads: 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .265 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Judge outpaces George Springer 37,037 to 16,439 — driven by per-season impact — 3,704 PIV per season to 1,370 — rather than by longevity, since Aaron Judge played 10 seasons to George Springer's 12. 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
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Judge leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while George Springer owns hits, runs, 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 George Springer careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2016 on, with both players still active. With 1,211 games against 1,571 across 10 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860); George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. On the bases, George Springer stole more often per game played (70 steals in 1,211 games for Aaron Judge, 132 in 1,571 for George Springer). Aaron Judge's slugging percentage of .610 tops George Springer's .472. Because Aaron Judge and George Springer are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Aaron Judge vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Aaron Judge or George Springer hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aaron Judge, with .291 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- George Springer, with 1,595 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.