J. D. Martinez vs Kyle Schwarber: Career Stats Comparison
J. D. Martinez has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Kyle Schwarber has played 2015–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 Kyle Schwarber (2015–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; Kyle Schwarber has 1,185 hits and 385 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? Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to J. D. Martinez's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. D. Martinez, with .863 to Kyle Schwarber's .848.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. D. Martinez, with .283 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits? J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.
- Who drove in more runs? J. D. Martinez, with 1,071 to Kyle Schwarber's 881.
- Who has the higher career PIV? J. D. Martinez, with 22,068 career PIV to Kyle Schwarber's 16,082.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
J. D. Martinez
Kyle Schwarber
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. D. Martinez and Kyle Schwarber. 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.
Kyle Schwarber is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | J. D. Martinez | Kyle Schwarber |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,642 | 1,447 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,152 | 5,125 |
| Runs | Leads: 897 | 895 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,741 | 1,185 |
| Doubles | Leads: 390 | 195 |
| Triples | Leads: 24 | 15 |
| Home Runs | 331 | Leads: 385 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,071 | 881 |
| Walks | 601 | Leads: 869 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,714 | 1,747 |
| Stolen Bases | 26 | Leads: 40 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .231 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .347 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .500 |
| OPS | Leads: .863 | .848 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), J. D. Martinez outpaces Kyle Schwarber 22,068 to 16,082 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,471 PIV per season to 1,340, across 15 seasons to 12. 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
Kyle Schwarber — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. D. Martinez leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Kyle Schwarber owns home runs and 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 Kyle Schwarber careers compare
J. D. Martinez and Kyle Schwarber were active at the same time between 2015 and 2024. With 1,642 games against 1,447 across 15 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Kyle Schwarber comes out ahead, it is in home runs (385 to 331), walks (869 to 601), and stolen bases (40 to 26). At the plate, J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601), and Kyle Schwarber struck out more than walked (1,747 to 869). Home runs make up a larger share of Kyle Schwarber's hits: 331 of 1,741 for J. D. Martinez, 385 of 1,185 for Kyle Schwarber. Kyle Schwarber's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
J. D. Martinez vs Kyle Schwarber: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. D. Martinez or Kyle Schwarber?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. D. Martinez leads Kyle Schwarber in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. D. Martinez or Kyle Schwarber hit more home runs?
- Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to J. D. Martinez's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. D. Martinez, with .863 to Kyle Schwarber's .848.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. D. Martinez, with .283 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits?
- J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.