John McGraw vs Jose Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Ramirez 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). John McGraw played 1891–1907 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
John McGraw (1891–1907) and Jose Ramirez (2013–present) — they broke in during the 1890s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. John McGraw finished with 1,309 hits and 13 home runs; Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 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? Jose Ramirez, with 297 to John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS? John McGraw, with .876 to Jose Ramirez's .844.
- Who had the higher batting average? John McGraw, with .334 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits? Jose Ramirez, with 1,779 to John McGraw's 1,309.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Ramirez, with 1,002 to John McGraw's 462.
- Who has the higher career PIV? John McGraw, with 22,730 career PIV to Jose Ramirez's 21,271.
- Who won more championships? John McGraw, with 1 World Series title to Jose Ramirez's 0.
John McGraw
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for John McGraw 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 1890s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | John McGraw | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,100 | Leads: 1,734 |
| At-Bats | 3,924 | Leads: 6,443 |
| Runs | 1,024 | Leads: 1,072 |
| Hits | 1,309 | Leads: 1,779 |
| Doubles | 121 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | Leads: 70 | 43 |
| Home Runs | 13 | Leads: 297 |
| RBI | 462 | Leads: 1,002 |
| Walks | Leads: 836 | 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 155 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 436 | 324 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .334 | .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .466 | .351 |
| Slugging % | .410 | Leads: .494 |
| OPS | Leads: .876 | .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), John McGraw edges Jose Ramirez 22,730 to 21,271 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: John McGraw played 18 seasons to Jose Ramirez's 13, while Jose Ramirez carries the higher per-season figure (1,636 to 1,263). 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).
John McGraw — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, John McGraw leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Jose Ramirez owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to John McGraw. PIV agrees: John McGraw grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the John McGraw and Jose Ramirez careers compare
John McGraw (1891–1907) was finished before Jose Ramirez (2013–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Jose Ramirez has the far longer record, 1,734 games against 1,100 across 18 and 13 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Plate discipline differs: John McGraw walked more often than struck out (836 walks, 155 strikeouts), but 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. On the bases, John McGraw stole more often per game played (436 steals in 1,100 games for John McGraw, 324 in 1,734 for Jose Ramirez). In slugging percentage, Jose Ramirez holds the edge, .494 to .410. Because Jose Ramirez is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
John McGraw vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, John McGraw or Jose Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Ramirez leads John McGraw in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did John McGraw or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Jose Ramirez, with 297 to John McGraw's 13.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- John McGraw, with .876 to Jose Ramirez's .844.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- John McGraw, with .334 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Ramirez, with 1,779 to John McGraw's 1,309.