J. D. Martinez vs Mike Trout: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Trout has the better career line of the two, leading 13 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; Mike Trout has played 2011–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 Mike Trout (2011–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; Mike Trout has 1,878 hits and 426 home runs through October 6, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Mike Trout, with 426 to J. D. Martinez's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Trout, with .963 to J. D. Martinez's .863.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mike Trout, with .290 to J. D. Martinez's .283.
- Who had more hits? Mike Trout, with 1,878 to J. D. Martinez's 1,741.
- Who drove in more runs? Mike Trout, with 1,072 to J. D. Martinez's 1,071.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mike Trout, with 44,462 career PIV to J. D. Martinez's 22,068.
- Who won more championships? J. D. Martinez, with 1 World Series title to Mike Trout's 0.
J. D. Martinez
Mike Trout
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. D. Martinez and Mike Trout. 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.
Mike Trout is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | J. D. Martinez | Mike Trout |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,642 | Leads: 1,790 |
| At-Bats | 6,152 | Leads: 6,480 |
| Runs | 897 | Leads: 1,282 |
| Hits | 1,741 | Leads: 1,878 |
| Doubles | Leads: 390 | 351 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | 331 | Leads: 426 |
| RBI | 1,071 | Leads: 1,072 |
| Walks | 601 | Leads: 1,174 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,714 | 1,828 |
| Stolen Bases | 26 | Leads: 225 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .405 |
| Slugging % | .516 | Leads: .558 |
| OPS | .863 | Leads: .963 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Trout outpaces J. D. Martinez 44,462 to 22,068 — driven by per-season impact — 2,964 PIV per season to 1,471 — rather than by longevity, since Mike Trout played 15 seasons to J. D. Martinez's 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
Mike Trout — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Trout leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. D. Martinez owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mike Trout. PIV agrees: Mike Trout 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 Mike Trout careers compare
J. D. Martinez and Mike Trout were active at the same time between 2011 and 2024. The two careers are close in length, 1,642 games for J. D. Martinez and 1,790 for Mike Trout across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. J. D. Martinez's edges on the table are doubles (390 to 351). J. D. Martinez struck out more than walked (1,714 to 601); Mike Trout struck out more than walked (1,828 to 1,174). On the bases, Mike Trout stole more often per game played (26 steals in 1,642 games for J. D. Martinez, 225 in 1,790 for Mike Trout). Mike Trout's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
J. D. Martinez vs Mike Trout: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. D. Martinez or Mike Trout?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mike Trout leads J. D. Martinez in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. D. Martinez or Mike Trout hit more home runs?
- Mike Trout, with 426 to J. D. Martinez's 331.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Trout, with .963 to J. D. Martinez's .863.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mike Trout, with .290 to J. D. Martinez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Mike Trout, with 1,878 to J. D. Martinez's 1,741.