J. D. Martinez vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
J. D. Martinez has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; George Springer has played 2014–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 George Springer (2014–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; George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 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 George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. D. Martinez, with .863 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. D. Martinez, with .283 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? J. D. Martinez, with 1,071 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? J. D. Martinez, with 22,068 career PIV to George Springer's 16,439.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
J. D. Martinez
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. D. Martinez and George Springer. 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.
George Springer is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | J. D. Martinez | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,642 | 1,571 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,152 | 6,017 |
| Runs | 897 | Leads: 1,041 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,741 | 1,595 |
| Doubles | Leads: 390 | 272 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 331 | 308 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,071 | 850 |
| Walks | 601 | Leads: 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,714 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 26 | Leads: 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .265 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .863 | .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), J. D. Martinez outpaces George Springer 22,068 to 16,439 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,471 PIV per season to 1,370, 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
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. D. Martinez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while George Springer owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. 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 George Springer careers compare
J. D. Martinez and George Springer were active at the same time between 2014 and 2024. The two careers are close in length, 1,642 games for J. D. Martinez and 1,571 for George Springer across 15 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601); George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). On the bases, George Springer stole more often per game played (26 steals in 1,642 games for J. D. Martinez, 132 in 1,571 for George Springer). In slugging percentage, J. D. Martinez holds the edge, .516 to .472. Because George Springer is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
J. D. Martinez vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. D. Martinez or George Springer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. D. Martinez leads George Springer in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. D. Martinez or George Springer hit more home runs?
- J. D. Martinez, with 331 to George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. D. Martinez, with .863 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. D. Martinez, with .283 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to George Springer's 1,595.