Shohei Ohtani vs Troy Tulowitzki: 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; Troy Tulowitzki played 2006–2019 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 Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) — 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; Troy Tulowitzki finished with 1,391 hits and 225 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 Troy Tulowitzki's 225.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Troy Tulowitzki's .856.
- Who had the higher batting average? Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits? Troy Tulowitzki, with 1,391 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Troy Tulowitzki, with 780 to Shohei Ohtani's 750.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Shohei Ohtani, with 24,591 career PIV to Troy Tulowitzki's 16,087.
- Who won more championships? Shohei Ohtani, with 2 World Series titles to Troy Tulowitzki's 0.
Shohei Ohtani
Troy Tulowitzki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Shohei Ohtani and Troy Tulowitzki. 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 | Troy Tulowitzki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,172 | Leads: 1,291 |
| At-Bats | 4,253 | Leads: 4,804 |
| Runs | Leads: 797 | 762 |
| Hits | 1,194 | Leads: 1,391 |
| Doubles | 218 | Leads: 264 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 310 | 225 |
| RBI | 750 | Leads: 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 622 | 511 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,256 | 900 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 176 | 57 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .361 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .574 | .495 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .856 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shohei Ohtani outpaces Troy Tulowitzki 24,591 to 16,087 — driven by per-season impact — 3,074 PIV per season to 1,149 — rather than by longevity, since Shohei Ohtani played 8 seasons to Troy Tulowitzki's 14. 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
Troy Tulowitzki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Shohei Ohtani leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Troy Tulowitzki owns hits, RBI, 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 Troy Tulowitzki careers compare
Shohei Ohtani and Troy Tulowitzki were active at the same time between 2018 and 2019. With 1,172 games against 1,291 across 8 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622); Troy Tulowitzki struck out more than walked (900 to 511). 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. Shohei Ohtani's on-base percentage of .375 tops Troy Tulowitzki's .361. Shohei Ohtani's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Shohei Ohtani vs Troy Tulowitzki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Shohei Ohtani or Troy Tulowitzki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Shohei Ohtani leads Troy Tulowitzki in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Shohei Ohtani or Troy Tulowitzki hit more home runs?
- Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Troy Tulowitzki's 225.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Troy Tulowitzki's .856.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with 1,391 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.