Marcell Ozuna vs Justin Upton: Career Stats Comparison
Justin Upton has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Marcell Ozuna has played 2013–present as a hitter; Justin Upton played 2007–2022 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
Marcell Ozuna (2013–present) and Justin Upton (2007–2022) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Marcell Ozuna has 1,678 hits and 304 home runs through October 12, 2026; Justin Upton finished with 1,754 hits and 325 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Justin Upton, with 325 to Marcell Ozuna's 304.
- Who had the higher OPS? Justin Upton, with .812 to Marcell Ozuna's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Marcell Ozuna, with .267 to Justin Upton's .261.
- Who had more hits? Justin Upton, with 1,754 to Marcell Ozuna's 1,678.
- Who drove in more runs? Justin Upton, with 1,003 to Marcell Ozuna's 977.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Justin Upton, with 15,786 career PIV to Marcell Ozuna's 13,327.
- Who won more championships? Marcell Ozuna, with 1 World Series title to Justin Upton's 0.
Marcell Ozuna
Justin Upton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Marcell Ozuna and Justin Upton. 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.
Marcell Ozuna is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Marcell Ozuna | Justin Upton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,684 | Leads: 1,845 |
| At-Bats | 6,296 | Leads: 6,721 |
| Runs | 845 | Leads: 1,058 |
| Hits | 1,678 | Leads: 1,754 |
| Doubles | 287 | Leads: 350 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 38 |
| Home Runs | 304 | Leads: 325 |
| RBI | 977 | Leads: 1,003 |
| Walks | 631 | Leads: 785 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,570 | 1,971 |
| Stolen Bases | 29 | Leads: 151 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .267 | .261 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .342 |
| Slugging % | .464 | Leads: .469 |
| OPS | .798 | Leads: .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Justin Upton leads Marcell Ozuna 15,786 to 13,327 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Justin Upton played 17 seasons to Marcell Ozuna's 13, while Marcell Ozuna carries the higher per-season figure (1,025 to 929). 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).
Marcell Ozuna — top 3 seasons by OPS
Justin Upton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Justin Upton leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Marcell Ozuna owns batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Justin Upton. PIV agrees: Justin Upton grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Marcell Ozuna and Justin Upton careers compare
Marcell Ozuna and Justin Upton were active at the same time between 2013 and 2022. The two careers are close in length, 1,684 games for Marcell Ozuna and 1,845 for Justin Upton across 13 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Marcell Ozuna comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.267 to .261). At the plate, Marcell Ozuna struck out more than walked (1,570 to 631), and Justin Upton struck out more than walked (1,971 to 785). Justin Upton was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Justin Upton holds the edge, .469 to .464. Because Marcell Ozuna is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Marcell Ozuna vs Justin Upton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Marcell Ozuna or Justin Upton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Justin Upton leads Marcell Ozuna in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Marcell Ozuna or Justin Upton hit more home runs?
- Justin Upton, with 325 to Marcell Ozuna's 304.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Justin Upton, with .812 to Marcell Ozuna's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Marcell Ozuna, with .267 to Justin Upton's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Justin Upton, with 1,754 to Marcell Ozuna's 1,678.