Aaron Judge vs Fernando Tatis: Career Stats Comparison
Aaron Judge has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; Fernando Tatis has played 2019–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 Fernando Tatis (2019–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; Fernando Tatis has 901 hits and 177 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 Fernando Tatis's 177.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Fernando Tatis's .860.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aaron Judge, with .291 to Fernando Tatis's .279.
- Who had more hits? Aaron Judge, with 1,262 to Fernando Tatis's 901.
- Who drove in more runs? Aaron Judge, with 871 to Fernando Tatis's 476.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aaron Judge, with 37,037 career PIV to Fernando Tatis's 9,648.
Aaron Judge
Fernando Tatis
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and Fernando Tatis. 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 Fernando Tatis are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Aaron Judge | Fernando Tatis |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,211 | 830 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,342 | 3,229 |
| Runs | Leads: 918 | 572 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,262 | 901 |
| Doubles | Leads: 213 | 168 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 15 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 177 |
| RBI | Leads: 871 | 476 |
| Walks | Leads: 860 | 357 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 820 |
| Stolen Bases | 70 | Leads: 162 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .505 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .860 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Judge outpaces Fernando Tatis 37,037 to 9,648 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 3,704 PIV per season to 1,608, across 10 seasons to 6. 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
Fernando Tatis — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Judge leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Fernando Tatis owns 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.
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How the Aaron Judge and Fernando Tatis careers compare
Aaron Judge and Fernando Tatis are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. With 1,211 games against 830 across 10 and 6 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Fernando Tatis are triples (15 to 7) and stolen bases (162 to 70). At the plate, Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860), and Fernando Tatis struck out more than walked (820 to 357). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. Because Aaron Judge and Fernando Tatis are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Aaron Judge vs Fernando Tatis: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Aaron Judge or Fernando Tatis?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aaron Judge leads Fernando Tatis in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Aaron Judge or Fernando Tatis hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to Fernando Tatis's 177.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Fernando Tatis's .860.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aaron Judge, with .291 to Fernando Tatis's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Aaron Judge, with 1,262 to Fernando Tatis's 901.