Barry Larkin vs Ichiro Suzuki: Career Stats Comparison
Barry Larkin and Ichiro Suzuki are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Barry Larkin played 1986–2004 as a hitter; Ichiro Suzuki played 2001–2019 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
Barry Larkin (1986–2004) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Barry Larkin finished with 2,340 hits and 198 home runs; Ichiro Suzuki finished with 3,089 hits and 117 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Barry Larkin, with 198 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? Barry Larkin, with .815 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Barry Larkin's .295.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.
- Who drove in more runs? Barry Larkin, with 960 to Ichiro Suzuki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Barry Larkin, with 17,788 career PIV to Ichiro Suzuki's 6,671.
- Who won more championships? Barry Larkin, with 1 World Series title to Ichiro Suzuki's 0.
Barry Larkin
Ichiro Suzuki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Barry Larkin and Ichiro Suzuki. 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 1980s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Barry Larkin | Ichiro Suzuki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,180 | Leads: 2,653 |
| At-Bats | 7,937 | Leads: 9,934 |
| Runs | 1,329 | Leads: 1,420 |
| Hits | 2,340 | Leads: 3,089 |
| Doubles | Leads: 441 | 362 |
| Triples | 76 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 198 | 117 |
| RBI | Leads: 960 | 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 939 | 647 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 817 | 1,080 |
| Stolen Bases | 379 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | .295 | Leads: .311 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .444 | .402 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .757 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Barry Larkin outpaces Ichiro Suzuki 17,788 to 6,671 — driven by per-season impact — 936 PIV per season to 334 — rather than by longevity, since Barry Larkin played 19 seasons to Ichiro Suzuki's 20. 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).
Barry Larkin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Barry Larkin leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Ichiro Suzuki owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Barry Larkin. PIV agrees: Barry Larkin grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Barry Larkin and Ichiro Suzuki careers compare
From 2001 through 2004, Barry Larkin and Ichiro Suzuki were in the majors together. With 2,180 games against 2,653 across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Barry Larkin walked more often than struck out (939 walks, 817 strikeouts), but Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647). Barry Larkin is the more power-leaning hitter, with 198 of 2,340 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Ichiro Suzuki stole more often per game played (379 steals in 2,180 games for Barry Larkin, 509 in 2,653 for Ichiro Suzuki). In on-base percentage, Barry Larkin holds the edge, .371 to .355.
Barry Larkin vs Ichiro Suzuki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Barry Larkin or Ichiro Suzuki hit more home runs?
- Barry Larkin, with 198 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Barry Larkin, with .815 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Barry Larkin's .295.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.