Aaron Judge vs Larry Walker: Career Stats Comparison
Larry Walker has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Larry Walker played 1989–2005 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 Larry Walker (1989–2005) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 home runs through October 12, 2026; Larry Walker finished with 2,160 hits and 383 home runs. 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 Larry Walker's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Larry Walker's .965.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Walker, with .313 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits? Larry Walker, with 2,160 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Walker, with 1,311 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Walker, with 42,378 career PIV to Aaron Judge's 37,037.
Aaron Judge
Larry Walker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and Larry Walker. 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 1980s 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 | Larry Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,211 | Leads: 1,988 |
| At-Bats | 4,342 | Leads: 6,907 |
| Runs | 918 | Leads: 1,355 |
| Hits | 1,262 | Leads: 2,160 |
| Doubles | 213 | Leads: 471 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 62 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 383 |
| RBI | 871 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | 860 | Leads: 913 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 1,231 |
| Stolen Bases | 70 | Leads: 230 |
| Batting Avg | .291 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .400 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .565 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .965 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Walker leads Aaron Judge 42,378 to 37,037 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Larry Walker played 18 seasons to Aaron Judge's 10, while Aaron Judge carries the higher per-season figure (3,704 to 2,354). 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
Larry Walker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Walker leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Aaron Judge owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Walker. PIV agrees: Larry Walker 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 Larry Walker careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Larry Walker's ended in 2005, and Aaron Judge debuted in 2016. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Aaron Judge has appeared in 1,211 games to Larry Walker's 1,988. The green cells for Aaron Judge are home runs (386 to 383), on-base percentage (.410 to .400), and slugging percentage (.610 to .565). Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860); Larry Walker struck out more than walked (1,231 to 913). 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 Larry Walker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Aaron Judge or Larry Walker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Larry Walker leads Aaron Judge in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Aaron Judge or Larry Walker hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to Larry Walker's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Larry Walker's .965.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Walker, with .313 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Larry Walker, with 2,160 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.