Marcell Ozuna vs Christian Yelich: Career Stats Comparison
Christian Yelich has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Christian Yelich has played 2013–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
Marcell Ozuna (2013–present) and Christian Yelich (2013–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Marcell Ozuna has 1,678 hits and 304 home runs through October 12, 2026; Christian Yelich has 1,845 hits and 245 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? Marcell Ozuna, with 304 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS? Christian Yelich, with .829 to Marcell Ozuna's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Christian Yelich, with .282 to Marcell Ozuna's .267.
- Who had more hits? Christian Yelich, with 1,845 to Marcell Ozuna's 1,678.
- Who drove in more runs? Marcell Ozuna, with 977 to Christian Yelich's 910.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Christian Yelich, with 20,940 career PIV to Marcell Ozuna's 13,327.
- Who won more championships? Marcell Ozuna, with 1 World Series title to Christian Yelich's 0.
Marcell Ozuna
Christian Yelich
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Marcell Ozuna and Christian Yelich. 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.
Marcell Ozuna and Christian Yelich are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Marcell Ozuna | Christian Yelich |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,684 | Leads: 1,734 |
| At-Bats | 6,296 | Leads: 6,550 |
| Runs | 845 | Leads: 1,102 |
| Hits | 1,678 | Leads: 1,845 |
| Doubles | 287 | Leads: 350 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 304 | 245 |
| RBI | Leads: 977 | 910 |
| Walks | 631 | Leads: 883 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,570 | 1,683 |
| Stolen Bases | 29 | Leads: 232 |
| Batting Avg | .267 | Leads: .282 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .370 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .464 | .459 |
| OPS | .798 | Leads: .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Christian Yelich outpaces Marcell Ozuna 20,940 to 13,327 — driven by per-season impact — 1,611 PIV per season to 1,025 — rather than by longevity, since Christian Yelich played 13 seasons to Marcell Ozuna's 13. 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
Christian Yelich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Christian Yelich leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Marcell Ozuna owns home runs and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Christian Yelich. PIV agrees: Christian Yelich 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 Christian Yelich careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2013 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 1,684 games for Marcell Ozuna and 1,734 for Christian Yelich across 13 and 13 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Marcell Ozuna's edges on the table are home runs (304 to 245), RBI (977 to 910), and slugging percentage (.464 to .459). At the plate, Marcell Ozuna struck out more than walked (1,570 to 631), and Christian Yelich struck out more than walked (1,683 to 883). Marcell Ozuna is the more power-leaning hitter, with 304 of 1,678 hits leaving the park. Marcell Ozuna and Christian Yelich's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Marcell Ozuna vs Christian Yelich: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Marcell Ozuna or Christian Yelich?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Christian Yelich leads Marcell Ozuna in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Marcell Ozuna or Christian Yelich hit more home runs?
- Marcell Ozuna, with 304 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Christian Yelich, with .829 to Marcell Ozuna's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Christian Yelich, with .282 to Marcell Ozuna's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Christian Yelich, with 1,845 to Marcell Ozuna's 1,678.