Shohei Ohtani vs Ben Zobrist: Career Stats Comparison
Shohei Ohtani and Ben Zobrist are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–present as a hitter; Ben Zobrist 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 Ben Zobrist (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; Ben Zobrist finished with 1,566 hits and 167 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 Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average? Shohei Ohtani, with .281 to Ben Zobrist's .266.
- Who had more hits? Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Ben Zobrist, with 768 to Shohei Ohtani's 750.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Shohei Ohtani, with 24,591 career PIV to Ben Zobrist's 10,712.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Shohei Ohtani
Ben Zobrist
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Shohei Ohtani and Ben Zobrist. 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 | Ben Zobrist |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,172 | Leads: 1,651 |
| At-Bats | 4,253 | Leads: 5,880 |
| Runs | 797 | Leads: 884 |
| Hits | 1,194 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Doubles | 218 | Leads: 349 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 44 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 310 | 167 |
| RBI | 750 | Leads: 768 |
| Walks | 622 | Leads: 832 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,256 | 994 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 176 | 116 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .281 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .357 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .574 | .426 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .783 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shohei Ohtani outpaces Ben Zobrist 24,591 to 10,712 — driven by per-season impact — 3,074 PIV per season to 714 — rather than by longevity, since Shohei Ohtani played 8 seasons to Ben Zobrist'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
Ben Zobrist — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Shohei Ohtani leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Ben Zobrist owns hits, RBI, and runs. 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 Ben Zobrist careers compare
Shohei Ohtani and Ben Zobrist were active at the same time between 2018 and 2019. The two careers are close in length, 1,172 games for Shohei Ohtani and 1,651 for Ben Zobrist across 8 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622), and Ben Zobrist struck out more than walked (994 to 832). 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, 116 in 1,651 for Ben Zobrist). Because Shohei Ohtani is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Shohei Ohtani vs Ben Zobrist: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Shohei Ohtani or Ben Zobrist hit more home runs?
- Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .281 to Ben Zobrist's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.