Shohei Ohtani vs David Ortiz: Career Stats Comparison
David Ortiz 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). Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–present as a hitter; David Ortiz played 1997–2016 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
Shohei Ohtani (2018–present) and David Ortiz (1997–2016) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 home runs through October 6, 2026; David Ortiz finished with 2,472 hits and 541 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? David Ortiz, with 541 to Shohei Ohtani's 310.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to David Ortiz's .931.
- Who had the higher batting average? David Ortiz, with .286 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits? David Ortiz, with 2,472 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? David Ortiz, with 1,768 to Shohei Ohtani's 750.
- Who has the higher career PIV? David Ortiz, with 46,358 career PIV to Shohei Ohtani's 24,591.
- Who won more championships? David Ortiz, with 3 World Series titles to Shohei Ohtani's 2.
Shohei Ohtani
David Ortiz
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Shohei Ohtani and David Ortiz. 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 2010s and the 1990s 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 | Shohei Ohtani | David Ortiz |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,172 | Leads: 2,408 |
| At-Bats | 4,253 | Leads: 8,640 |
| Runs | 797 | Leads: 1,419 |
| Hits | 1,194 | Leads: 2,472 |
| Doubles | 218 | Leads: 632 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 19 |
| Home Runs | 310 | Leads: 541 |
| RBI | 750 | Leads: 1,768 |
| Walks | 622 | Leads: 1,319 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,256 | 1,750 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 176 | 17 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .286 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .574 | .552 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .931 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), David Ortiz outpaces Shohei Ohtani 46,358 to 24,591 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: David Ortiz played 20 seasons to Shohei Ohtani's 8, while Shohei Ohtani carries the higher per-season figure (3,074 to 2,318). 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).
Shohei Ohtani — top 3 seasons by OPS
David Ortiz — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, David Ortiz leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Shohei Ohtani owns stolen bases and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to David Ortiz. PIV agrees: David Ortiz grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Shohei Ohtani and David Ortiz careers compare
No season is shared: David Ortiz played 1997–2016, Shohei Ohtani 2018–present. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Shohei Ohtani has appeared in 1,172 games to David Ortiz's 2,408. Where Shohei Ohtani comes out ahead, it is in triples (49 to 19), stolen bases (176 to 17), and slugging percentage (.574 to .552). Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622); David Ortiz struck out more than walked (1,750 to 1,319). On the bases, Shohei Ohtani stole more often per game played (176 steals in 1,172 games for Shohei Ohtani, 17 in 2,408 for David Ortiz). In slugging percentage, Shohei Ohtani holds the edge, .574 to .552. Shohei Ohtani's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Shohei Ohtani vs David Ortiz: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Shohei Ohtani or David Ortiz?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, David Ortiz leads Shohei Ohtani in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Shohei Ohtani or David Ortiz hit more home runs?
- David Ortiz, with 541 to Shohei Ohtani's 310.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to David Ortiz's .931.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- David Ortiz, with .286 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- David Ortiz, with 2,472 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.