Aaron Judge vs Ben Zobrist: Career Stats Comparison
Aaron Judge has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Ben Zobrist played 2006–2019 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 Ben Zobrist (2006–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 home runs through October 12, 2026; Ben Zobrist finished with 1,566 hits and 167 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 Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aaron Judge, with .291 to Ben Zobrist's .266.
- Who had more hits? Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Aaron Judge, with 871 to Ben Zobrist's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Aaron Judge, with 37,037 career PIV to Ben Zobrist's 10,712.
- Who won more championships? Ben Zobrist, with 2 World Series titles to Aaron Judge's 0.
Aaron Judge
Ben Zobrist
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aaron Judge and Ben Zobrist. 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 2000s 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 | Ben Zobrist |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,211 | Leads: 1,651 |
| At-Bats | 4,342 | Leads: 5,880 |
| Runs | Leads: 918 | 884 |
| Hits | 1,262 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Doubles | 213 | Leads: 349 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 44 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 167 |
| RBI | Leads: 871 | 768 |
| Walks | Leads: 860 | 832 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,454 | 994 |
| Stolen Bases | 70 | Leads: 116 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .357 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .610 | .426 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.020 | .783 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Judge outpaces Ben Zobrist 37,037 to 10,712 — driven by per-season impact — 3,704 PIV per season to 714 — rather than by longevity, since Aaron Judge played 10 seasons to Ben Zobrist's 15. 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
Ben Zobrist — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Judge leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Ben Zobrist owns hits 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 Ben Zobrist careers compare
Aaron Judge and Ben Zobrist were active at the same time between 2016 and 2019. With 1,211 games against 1,651 across 10 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860), and Ben Zobrist struck out more than walked (994 to 832). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Ben Zobrist stole more often per game played (70 steals in 1,211 games for Aaron Judge, 116 in 1,651 for Ben Zobrist). Aaron Judge's slugging percentage of .610 tops Ben Zobrist's .426. Aaron Judge's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Aaron Judge vs Ben Zobrist: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Aaron Judge or Ben Zobrist?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Aaron Judge leads Ben Zobrist in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Aaron Judge or Ben Zobrist hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aaron Judge, with .291 to Ben Zobrist's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.