Shohei Ohtani vs Buster Posey: Career Stats Comparison
Shohei Ohtani 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). Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–present as a hitter; Buster Posey played 2009–2021 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 Buster Posey (2009–2021) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 home runs through October 12, 2026; Buster Posey finished with 1,500 hits and 158 home runs. 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 Buster Posey's 158.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Buster Posey's .831.
- Who had the higher batting average? Buster Posey, with .302 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits? Buster Posey, with 1,500 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Shohei Ohtani, with 750 to Buster Posey's 729.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Shohei Ohtani, with 24,591 career PIV to Buster Posey's 15,615.
- Who won more championships? Buster Posey, with 3 World Series titles to Shohei Ohtani's 2.
Shohei Ohtani
Buster Posey
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Shohei Ohtani and Buster Posey. 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 2000s 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 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Shohei Ohtani | Buster Posey |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,172 | Leads: 1,371 |
| At-Bats | 4,253 | Leads: 4,970 |
| Runs | Leads: 797 | 663 |
| Hits | 1,194 | Leads: 1,500 |
| Doubles | 218 | Leads: 293 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 9 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 310 | 158 |
| RBI | Leads: 750 | 729 |
| Walks | Leads: 622 | 540 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,256 | 721 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 176 | 23 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .302 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .372 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .574 | .460 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .831 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shohei Ohtani outpaces Buster Posey 24,591 to 15,615 — driven by per-season impact — 3,074 PIV per season to 1,301 — rather than by longevity, since Shohei Ohtani played 8 seasons to Buster Posey's 12. 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
Buster Posey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Shohei Ohtani leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Buster Posey owns hits and batting average. 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 Shohei Ohtani and Buster Posey careers compare
Shohei Ohtani and Buster Posey were active at the same time between 2018 and 2021. The two careers are close in length, 1,172 games for Shohei Ohtani and 1,371 for Buster Posey across 8 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622); Buster Posey struck out more than walked (721 to 540). Shohei Ohtani is the more power-leaning hitter, with 310 of 1,194 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Shohei Ohtani stole more often per game played (176 steals in 1,172 games for Shohei Ohtani, 23 in 1,371 for Buster Posey). Shohei Ohtani's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Shohei Ohtani vs Buster Posey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Shohei Ohtani or Buster Posey?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Shohei Ohtani leads Buster Posey in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Shohei Ohtani or Buster Posey hit more home runs?
- Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Buster Posey's 158.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Buster Posey's .831.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Buster Posey, with .302 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Buster Posey, with 1,500 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.