J. D. Martinez vs Giancarlo Stanton: Career Stats Comparison
Giancarlo Stanton 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; Giancarlo Stanton has played 2010–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 Giancarlo Stanton (2010–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; Giancarlo Stanton has 1,642 hits and 456 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? Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to J. D. Martinez's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS? Giancarlo Stanton, with .871 to J. D. Martinez's .863.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. D. Martinez, with .283 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits? J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.
- Who drove in more runs? Giancarlo Stanton, with 1,183 to J. D. Martinez's 1,071.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Giancarlo Stanton, with 25,656 career PIV to J. D. Martinez's 22,068.
- Who won more championships? J. D. Martinez, with 1 World Series title to Giancarlo Stanton's 0.
J. D. Martinez
Giancarlo Stanton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. D. Martinez and Giancarlo Stanton. 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.
Giancarlo Stanton is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | J. D. Martinez | Giancarlo Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,642 | Leads: 1,750 |
| At-Bats | 6,152 | Leads: 6,364 |
| Runs | 897 | Leads: 951 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,741 | 1,642 |
| Doubles | Leads: 390 | 319 |
| Triples | Leads: 24 | 11 |
| Home Runs | 331 | Leads: 456 |
| RBI | 1,071 | Leads: 1,183 |
| Walks | 601 | Leads: 811 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,714 | 2,088 |
| Stolen Bases | 26 | Leads: 43 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .258 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .345 |
| Slugging % | .516 | Leads: .527 |
| OPS | .863 | Leads: .871 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Giancarlo Stanton leads J. D. Martinez 25,656 to 22,068 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,603 PIV per season to 1,471, across 16 seasons to 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).
J. D. Martinez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Giancarlo Stanton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Giancarlo Stanton leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while J. D. Martinez owns hits, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Giancarlo Stanton. PIV agrees: Giancarlo Stanton 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 Giancarlo Stanton careers compare
From 2011 through 2024, J. D. Martinez and Giancarlo Stanton were in the majors together. With 1,642 games against 1,750 across 15 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601), and Giancarlo Stanton struck out more than walked (2,088 to 811). Giancarlo Stanton is the more power-leaning hitter, with 456 of 1,642 hits leaving the park. Best seasons: 2018 for J. D. Martinez (1.031 OPS, 43 HR, 130 RBI, .330 avg) and 2017 for Giancarlo Stanton (1.007 OPS, 59 HR, 132 RBI, .281 avg). Because Giancarlo Stanton is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
J. D. Martinez vs Giancarlo Stanton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. D. Martinez or Giancarlo Stanton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Giancarlo Stanton leads J. D. Martinez in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. D. Martinez or Giancarlo Stanton hit more home runs?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to J. D. Martinez's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with .871 to J. D. Martinez's .863.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. D. Martinez, with .283 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- J. D. Martinez, with 1,741 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.