J. D. Martinez vs Marcell Ozuna: Career Stats Comparison
J. D. Martinez 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). J. D. Martinez played 2011–2024 as a hitter; Marcell Ozuna has played 2013–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
J. D. Martinez (2011–2024) and Marcell Ozuna (2013–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. J. D. Martinez finished with 1,741 hits and 331 home runs; Marcell Ozuna has 1,678 hits and 304 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? J. D. Martinez, with 331 to Marcell Ozuna's 304.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. D. Martinez, with .863 to Marcell Ozuna's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. D. Martinez, with .283 to Marcell Ozuna's .267.
- Who had more hits? J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Marcell Ozuna's 1,678.
- Who drove in more runs? J. D. Martinez, with 1,071 to Marcell Ozuna's 977.
- Who has the higher career PIV? J. D. Martinez, with 22,068 career PIV to Marcell Ozuna's 13,327.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
J. D. Martinez
Marcell Ozuna
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. D. Martinez and Marcell Ozuna. 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.
Marcell Ozuna is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | J. D. Martinez | Marcell Ozuna |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,642 | Leads: 1,684 |
| At-Bats | 6,152 | Leads: 6,296 |
| Runs | Leads: 897 | 845 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,741 | 1,678 |
| Doubles | Leads: 390 | 287 |
| Triples | Leads: 24 | 21 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 331 | 304 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,071 | 977 |
| Walks | 601 | Leads: 631 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,714 | 1,570 |
| Stolen Bases | 26 | Leads: 29 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .267 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .863 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), J. D. Martinez outpaces Marcell Ozuna 22,068 to 13,327 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,471 PIV per season to 1,025, across 15 seasons to 13. 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).
J. D. Martinez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Marcell Ozuna — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. D. Martinez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Marcell Ozuna owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to J. D. Martinez. PIV agrees: J. D. Martinez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the J. D. Martinez and Marcell Ozuna careers compare
The careers of J. D. Martinez (2011–2024) and Marcell Ozuna (2013–present) overlapped from 2013 to 2024, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 1,642 games for J. D. Martinez and 1,684 for Marcell Ozuna across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Marcell Ozuna are games (1,684 to 1,642), at-bats (6,296 to 6,152), and walks (631 to 601). At the plate, J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601), and Marcell Ozuna struck out more than walked (1,570 to 631). In slugging percentage, J. D. Martinez holds the edge, .516 to .464. Marcell Ozuna's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
J. D. Martinez vs Marcell Ozuna: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. D. Martinez or Marcell Ozuna?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. D. Martinez leads Marcell Ozuna in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. D. Martinez or Marcell Ozuna hit more home runs?
- J. D. Martinez, with 331 to Marcell Ozuna's 304.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. D. Martinez, with .863 to Marcell Ozuna's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. D. Martinez, with .283 to Marcell Ozuna's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Marcell Ozuna's 1,678.