Joe Mauer vs Jose Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Joe Mauer and Jose Ramirez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Joe Mauer played 2004–2018 as a hitter; Jose Ramirez 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
Joe Mauer (2004–2018) and Jose Ramirez (2013–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Joe Mauer finished with 2,123 hits and 143 home runs; Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 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? Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Joe Mauer's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joe Mauer, with .306 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits? Joe Mauer, with 2,123 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Ramirez, with 1,002 to Joe Mauer's 923.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Ramirez, with 21,271 career PIV to Joe Mauer's 20,061.
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Joe Mauer and Jose Ramirez. 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, and the 2000s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Ramirez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Joe Mauer | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,858 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,930 | 6,443 |
| Runs | 1,018 | Leads: 1,072 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,123 | 1,779 |
| Doubles | Leads: 428 | 425 |
| Triples | 30 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | 143 | Leads: 297 |
| RBI | 923 | Leads: 1,002 |
| Walks | Leads: 939 | 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,034 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | 52 | Leads: 324 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .306 | .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .388 | .351 |
| Slugging % | .439 | Leads: .494 |
| OPS | .827 | Leads: .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Ramirez edges Joe Mauer 21,271 to 20,061 — driven by per-season impact — 1,636 PIV per season to 1,337 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Ramirez played 13 seasons to Joe Mauer'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).
Joe Mauer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Ramirez leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Joe Mauer owns hits, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Ramirez. PIV agrees: Jose Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Joe Mauer and Jose Ramirez careers compare
From 2013 through 2018, Joe Mauer and Jose Ramirez were in the majors together. With 1,858 games against 1,734 across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Joe Mauer struck out more than walked (1,034 to 939), and Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726). Jose Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 297 of 1,779 hits leaving the park. Jose Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jose Ramirez holds the edge, .494 to .439. Jose Ramirez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Joe Mauer vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Joe Mauer or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Joe Mauer's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joe Mauer, with .306 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Joe Mauer, with 2,123 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.