Hal McRae vs Shohei Ohtani: Career Stats Comparison
Hal McRae has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Hal McRae played 1968–1987 as a hitter; Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–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
Hal McRae (1968–1987) and Shohei Ohtani (2018–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Hal McRae finished with 2,091 hits and 191 home runs; Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 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? Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Hal McRae's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Hal McRae's .805.
- Who had the higher batting average? Hal McRae, with .290 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits? Hal McRae, with 2,091 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Hal McRae, with 1,097 to Shohei Ohtani's 750.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Shohei Ohtani, with 24,591 career PIV to Hal McRae's 19,055.
- Who won more championships? Shohei Ohtani, with 2 World Series titles to Hal McRae's 1.
Hal McRae
Shohei Ohtani
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hal McRae and Shohei Ohtani. 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 1960s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Shohei Ohtani is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Hal McRae | Shohei Ohtani |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,084 | 1,172 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,218 | 4,253 |
| Runs | Leads: 940 | 797 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,091 | 1,194 |
| Doubles | Leads: 484 | 218 |
| Triples | Leads: 66 | 49 |
| Home Runs | 191 | Leads: 310 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,097 | 750 |
| Walks | Leads: 648 | 622 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 779 | 1,256 |
| Stolen Bases | 109 | Leads: 176 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | .454 | Leads: .574 |
| OPS | .805 | Leads: .948 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shohei Ohtani leads Hal McRae 24,591 to 19,055 — driven by per-season impact — 3,074 PIV per season to 1,003 — rather than by longevity, since Shohei Ohtani played 8 seasons to Hal McRae's 19. 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).
Hal McRae — top 3 seasons by OPS
Shohei Ohtani — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Shohei Ohtani leads in home runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Hal McRae owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Shohei Ohtani. PIV agrees: Shohei Ohtani grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Hal McRae and Shohei Ohtani careers compare
No season is shared: Hal McRae played 1968–1987, Shohei Ohtani 2018–present. The table compares 2,084 games of Hal McRae with 1,172 of Shohei Ohtani across 19 and 8 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. At the plate, Hal McRae struck out more than walked (779 to 648), and Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622). Shohei Ohtani is the more power-leaning hitter, with 310 of 1,194 hits leaving the park. Shohei Ohtani was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Shohei Ohtani holds the edge, .375 to .351. Shohei Ohtani's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Hal McRae vs Shohei Ohtani: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hal McRae or Shohei Ohtani?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Hal McRae leads Shohei Ohtani in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Hal McRae or Shohei Ohtani hit more home runs?
- Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Hal McRae's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Hal McRae's .805.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Hal McRae, with .290 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Hal McRae, with 2,091 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.