Shohei Ohtani vs Giancarlo Stanton: Career Stats Comparison
Giancarlo Stanton 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). Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–present as a hitter; Giancarlo Stanton has played 2010–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
Shohei Ohtani (2018–present) and Giancarlo Stanton (2010–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 home runs through October 12, 2026; Giancarlo Stanton has 1,642 hits and 456 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Shohei Ohtani's 310.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Giancarlo Stanton's .871.
- Who had the higher batting average? Shohei Ohtani, with .281 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits? Giancarlo Stanton, with 1,642 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Giancarlo Stanton, with 1,183 to Shohei Ohtani's 750.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Giancarlo Stanton, with 25,656 career PIV to Shohei Ohtani's 24,591.
- Who won more championships? Shohei Ohtani, with 2 World Series titles to Giancarlo Stanton's 0.
Shohei Ohtani
Giancarlo Stanton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Shohei Ohtani | Giancarlo Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,172 | Leads: 1,750 |
| At-Bats | 4,253 | Leads: 6,364 |
| Runs | 797 | Leads: 951 |
| Hits | 1,194 | Leads: 1,642 |
| Doubles | 218 | Leads: 319 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 11 |
| Home Runs | 310 | Leads: 456 |
| RBI | 750 | Leads: 1,183 |
| Walks | 622 | Leads: 811 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,256 | 2,088 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 176 | 43 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .281 | .258 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .345 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .574 | .527 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .871 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Giancarlo Stanton edges Shohei Ohtani 25,656 to 24,591 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Giancarlo Stanton played 16 seasons to Shohei Ohtani's 8, while Shohei Ohtani carries the higher per-season figure (3,074 to 1,603). 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
Giancarlo Stanton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Giancarlo Stanton leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Shohei Ohtani owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Giancarlo Stanton. PIV agrees: Giancarlo Stanton 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 Giancarlo Stanton careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2018 on, with both players still active. With 1,172 games against 1,750 across 8 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622); Giancarlo Stanton struck out more than walked (2,088 to 811). On the bases, Shohei Ohtani stole more often per game played (176 steals in 1,172 games for Shohei Ohtani, 43 in 1,750 for Giancarlo Stanton). Shohei Ohtani's slugging percentage of .574 tops Giancarlo Stanton's .527. On the peak-season lists, Shohei Ohtani's best year is 2023 at 1.066 OPS and Giancarlo Stanton's is 2017 at 1.007 OPS; Shohei Ohtani has the stronger single season. Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Shohei Ohtani vs Giancarlo Stanton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Shohei Ohtani or Giancarlo Stanton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Giancarlo Stanton leads Shohei Ohtani in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Shohei Ohtani or Giancarlo Stanton hit more home runs?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Shohei Ohtani's 310.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Giancarlo Stanton's .871.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .281 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with 1,642 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.