Jorge Posada vs Ichiro Suzuki: Career Stats Comparison
Jorge Posada and Ichiro Suzuki are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jorge Posada played 1995–2011 as a hitter; Ichiro Suzuki played 2001–2019 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
Jorge Posada (1995–2011) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jorge Posada finished with 1,664 hits and 275 home runs; Ichiro Suzuki finished with 3,089 hits and 117 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jorge Posada, with 275 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jorge Posada, with .848 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Jorge Posada's .273.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Jorge Posada's 1,664.
- Who drove in more runs? Jorge Posada, with 1,065 to Ichiro Suzuki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jorge Posada, with 17,843 career PIV to Ichiro Suzuki's 6,671.
- Who won more championships? Jorge Posada, with 5 World Series titles to Ichiro Suzuki's 0.
Jorge Posada
Ichiro Suzuki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jorge Posada and Ichiro Suzuki. 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 1990s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jorge Posada | Ichiro Suzuki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,829 | Leads: 2,653 |
| At-Bats | 6,092 | Leads: 9,934 |
| Runs | 900 | Leads: 1,420 |
| Hits | 1,664 | Leads: 3,089 |
| Doubles | Leads: 379 | 362 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 275 | 117 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,065 | 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 936 | 647 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,453 | 1,080 |
| Stolen Bases | 20 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | .273 | Leads: .311 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .374 | .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .474 | .402 |
| OPS | Leads: .848 | .757 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jorge Posada outpaces Ichiro Suzuki 17,843 to 6,671 — driven by per-season impact — 1,050 PIV per season to 334 — rather than by longevity, since Jorge Posada played 17 seasons to Ichiro Suzuki's 20. 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).
Jorge Posada — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jorge Posada leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Ichiro Suzuki owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jorge Posada. PIV agrees: Jorge Posada grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jorge Posada and Ichiro Suzuki careers compare
Jorge Posada and Ichiro Suzuki were active at the same time between 2001 and 2011. The two careers are close in length, 1,829 games for Jorge Posada and 2,653 for Ichiro Suzuki across 17 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jorge Posada struck out more than walked (1,453 to 936), and Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647). Jorge Posada is the more power-leaning hitter, with 275 of 1,664 hits leaving the park. Ichiro Suzuki was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Jorge Posada holds the edge, .374 to .355.
Jorge Posada vs Ichiro Suzuki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jorge Posada or Ichiro Suzuki hit more home runs?
- Jorge Posada, with 275 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jorge Posada, with .848 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Jorge Posada's .273.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Jorge Posada's 1,664.