Joe Mauer vs Christian Yelich: Career Stats Comparison
Joe Mauer has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Joe Mauer played 2004–2018 as a hitter; Christian Yelich 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 Christian Yelich (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; Christian Yelich has 1,845 hits and 245 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? Christian Yelich, with 245 to Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS? Christian Yelich, with .829 to Joe Mauer's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joe Mauer, with .306 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits? Joe Mauer, with 2,123 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.
- Who drove in more runs? Joe Mauer, with 923 to Christian Yelich's 910.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Christian Yelich, with 20,940 career PIV to Joe Mauer's 20,061.
Christian Yelich
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Joe Mauer and Christian Yelich. 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.
Christian Yelich is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Joe Mauer | Christian Yelich |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,858 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,930 | 6,550 |
| Runs | 1,018 | Leads: 1,102 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,123 | 1,845 |
| Doubles | Leads: 428 | 350 |
| Triples | 30 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | 143 | Leads: 245 |
| RBI | Leads: 923 | 910 |
| Walks | Leads: 939 | 883 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,034 | 1,683 |
| Stolen Bases | 52 | Leads: 232 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .306 | .282 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .388 | .370 |
| Slugging % | .439 | Leads: .459 |
| OPS | .827 | Leads: .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Christian Yelich edges Joe Mauer 20,940 to 20,061 — driven by per-season impact — 1,611 PIV per season to 1,337 — rather than by longevity, since Christian Yelich 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
Christian Yelich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Christian Yelich leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OPS, while Joe Mauer owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Christian Yelich. PIV agrees: Christian Yelich 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 Christian Yelich careers compare
From 2013 through 2018, Joe Mauer and Christian Yelich 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 Christian Yelich struck out more than walked (1,683 to 883). Christian Yelich is the more power-leaning hitter, with 245 of 1,845 hits leaving the park. Christian Yelich was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Joe Mauer holds the edge, .388 to .370. Christian Yelich's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Joe Mauer vs Christian Yelich: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Joe Mauer or Christian Yelich?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Joe Mauer leads Christian Yelich in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Joe Mauer or Christian Yelich hit more home runs?
- Christian Yelich, with 245 to Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Christian Yelich, with .829 to Joe Mauer's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joe Mauer, with .306 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits?
- Joe Mauer, with 2,123 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.