Shohei Ohtani vs Andre Thornton: Career Stats Comparison
Shohei Ohtani 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; Andre Thornton played 1973–1987 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 Andre Thornton (1973–1987) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 home runs through October 6, 2026; Andre Thornton finished with 1,342 hits and 253 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 Andre Thornton's 253.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Andre Thornton's .811.
- Who had the higher batting average? Shohei Ohtani, with .281 to Andre Thornton's .254.
- Who had more hits? Andre Thornton, with 1,342 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Thornton, with 895 to Shohei Ohtani's 750.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Shohei Ohtani, with 24,591 career PIV to Andre Thornton's 16,790.
- Who won more championships? Shohei Ohtani, with 2 World Series titles to Andre Thornton's 0.
Shohei Ohtani
Andre Thornton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Shohei Ohtani and Andre Thornton. 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 1970s 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 | Andre Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,172 | Leads: 1,565 |
| At-Bats | 4,253 | Leads: 5,291 |
| Runs | Leads: 797 | 792 |
| Hits | 1,194 | Leads: 1,342 |
| Doubles | 218 | Leads: 244 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 22 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 310 | 253 |
| RBI | 750 | Leads: 895 |
| Walks | 622 | Leads: 876 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,256 | 851 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 176 | 48 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .281 | .254 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .360 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .574 | .452 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .811 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shohei Ohtani outpaces Andre Thornton 24,591 to 16,790 — driven by per-season impact — 3,074 PIV per season to 1,119 — rather than by longevity, since Shohei Ohtani played 8 seasons to Andre Thornton's 15. 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
Andre Thornton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Shohei Ohtani leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Andre Thornton owns hits and RBI. 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 Andre Thornton careers compare
Andre Thornton (1973–1987) was finished before Shohei Ohtani (2018–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 1,172 games for Shohei Ohtani and 1,565 for Andre Thornton across 8 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622), but Andre Thornton walked more often than struck out (876 walks, 851 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Shohei Ohtani's hits: 310 of 1,194 for Shohei Ohtani, 253 of 1,342 for Andre Thornton. Because Shohei Ohtani is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Shohei Ohtani vs Andre Thornton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Shohei Ohtani or Andre Thornton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Shohei Ohtani leads Andre Thornton in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Shohei Ohtani or Andre Thornton hit more home runs?
- Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Andre Thornton's 253.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Andre Thornton's .811.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .281 to Andre Thornton's .254.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Thornton, with 1,342 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.