Aaron Judge vs Kyle Tucker: 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; Kyle Tucker has played 2018–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 Kyle Tucker (2018–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; Kyle Tucker has 874 hits and 164 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 Kyle Tucker's 164.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Kyle Tucker's .840.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aaron Judge, with .291 to Kyle Tucker's .266.
- Who had more hits? Aaron Judge, with 1,262 to Kyle Tucker's 874.
- Who drove in more runs? Aaron Judge, with 871 to Kyle Tucker's 560.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aaron Judge, with 37,037 career PIV to Kyle Tucker's 10,762.
- Who won more championships? Kyle Tucker, with 1 World Series title to Aaron Judge's 0.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and Kyle Tucker. 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 Kyle Tucker are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Aaron Judge | Kyle Tucker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,211 | 923 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,342 | 3,281 |
| Runs | Leads: 918 | 546 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,262 | 874 |
| Doubles | Leads: 213 | 183 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 164 |
| RBI | Leads: 871 | 560 |
| Walks | Leads: 860 | 441 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 603 |
| Stolen Bases | 70 | Leads: 131 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .487 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .840 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Judge outpaces Kyle Tucker 37,037 to 10,762 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 3,704 PIV per season to 1,345, across 10 seasons to 8. 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
Kyle Tucker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Judge leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Kyle Tucker 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.
Related Matchups
How the Aaron Judge and Kyle Tucker careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2018 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 1,211 games for Aaron Judge and 923 for Kyle Tucker across 10 and 8 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Kyle Tucker are triples (24 to 7) and stolen bases (131 to 70). Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860); Kyle Tucker struck out more than walked (603 to 441). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. Aaron Judge and Kyle Tucker's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Aaron Judge vs Kyle Tucker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Aaron Judge or Kyle Tucker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aaron Judge leads Kyle Tucker in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Aaron Judge or Kyle Tucker hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to Kyle Tucker's 164.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Kyle Tucker's .840.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aaron Judge, with .291 to Kyle Tucker's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Aaron Judge, with 1,262 to Kyle Tucker's 874.