Brian McCann vs Jason Varitek: Career Stats Comparison
Brian McCann has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Brian McCann played 2005–2019 as a hitter; Jason Varitek played 1997–2011 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
Brian McCann (2005–2019) and Jason Varitek (1997–2011) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Brian McCann finished with 1,590 hits and 282 home runs; Jason Varitek finished with 1,307 hits and 193 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Brian McCann, with 282 to Jason Varitek's 193.
- Who had the higher OPS? Brian McCann, with .789 to Jason Varitek's .776.
- Who had the higher batting average? Brian McCann, with .262 to Jason Varitek's .256.
- Who had more hits? Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Jason Varitek's 1,307.
- Who drove in more runs? Brian McCann, with 1,018 to Jason Varitek's 757.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Brian McCann, with 9,133 career PIV to Jason Varitek's 3,441.
- Who won more championships? Jason Varitek, with 2 World Series titles to Brian McCann's 1.
Brian McCann
Jason Varitek
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Brian McCann and Jason Varitek. 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 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Brian McCann | Jason Varitek |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,755 | 1,546 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,067 | 5,099 |
| Runs | Leads: 742 | 664 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,590 | 1,307 |
| Doubles | 294 | Leads: 306 |
| Triples | 5 | Leads: 14 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 282 | 193 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,018 | 757 |
| Walks | Leads: 640 | 614 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,054 | 1,216 |
| Stolen Bases | 25 | 25 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .262 | .256 |
| On-Base % | .337 | Leads: .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .452 | .435 |
| OPS | Leads: .789 | .776 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Brian McCann outpaces Jason Varitek 9,133 to 3,441 — driven by per-season impact — 609 PIV per season to 229 — rather than by longevity, since Brian McCann played 15 seasons to Jason Varitek'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).
Brian McCann — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jason Varitek — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Brian McCann leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jason Varitek owns OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Brian McCann. PIV agrees: Brian McCann grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Brian McCann and Jason Varitek careers compare
Brian McCann and Jason Varitek were active at the same time between 2005 and 2011. With 1,755 games against 1,546 across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Jason Varitek are doubles (306 to 294), triples (14 to 5), and on-base percentage (.341 to .337). At the plate, Brian McCann struck out more than walked (1,054 to 640), and Jason Varitek struck out more than walked (1,216 to 614). Best seasons: 2006 for Brian McCann (.961 OPS, 24 HR, 93 RBI, .333 avg) and 2004 for Jason Varitek (.872 OPS, 18 HR, 73 RBI, .296 avg).
Brian McCann vs Jason Varitek: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Brian McCann or Jason Varitek?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Brian McCann leads Jason Varitek in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Brian McCann or Jason Varitek hit more home runs?
- Brian McCann, with 282 to Jason Varitek's 193.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Brian McCann, with .789 to Jason Varitek's .776.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Brian McCann, with .262 to Jason Varitek's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Jason Varitek's 1,307.