Hanley Ramirez vs Arky Vaughan: Career Stats Comparison
Arky Vaughan has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Hanley Ramirez played 2005–2019 as a hitter; Arky Vaughan played 1932–1948 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
Hanley Ramirez (2005–2019) and Arky Vaughan (1932–1948) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Hanley Ramirez finished with 1,834 hits and 271 home runs; Arky Vaughan finished with 2,103 hits and 96 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Hanley Ramirez, with 271 to Arky Vaughan's 96.
- Who had the higher OPS? Arky Vaughan, with .859 to Hanley Ramirez's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? Arky Vaughan, with .318 to Hanley Ramirez's .289.
- Who had more hits? Arky Vaughan, with 2,103 to Hanley Ramirez's 1,834.
- Who drove in more runs? Arky Vaughan, with 926 to Hanley Ramirez's 917.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Arky Vaughan, with 28,350 career PIV to Hanley Ramirez's 19,573.
- Who won more championships? Hanley Ramirez, with 1 World Series title to Arky Vaughan's 0.
Hanley Ramirez
Arky Vaughan
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hanley Ramirez and Arky Vaughan. 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 2000s and the 1930s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Hanley Ramirez | Arky Vaughan |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,668 | Leads: 1,817 |
| At-Bats | 6,349 | Leads: 6,622 |
| Runs | 1,049 | Leads: 1,173 |
| Hits | 1,834 | Leads: 2,103 |
| Doubles | Leads: 375 | 356 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 128 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 96 |
| RBI | 917 | Leads: 926 |
| Walks | 660 | Leads: 937 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,234 | 276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 281 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | .289 | Leads: .318 |
| On-Base % | .360 | Leads: .406 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .486 | .453 |
| OPS | .847 | Leads: .859 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Arky Vaughan outpaces Hanley Ramirez 28,350 to 19,573 — driven by per-season impact — 2,025 PIV per season to 1,223 — rather than by longevity, since Arky Vaughan played 14 seasons to Hanley Ramirez's 16. 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).
Hanley Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Arky Vaughan — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Arky Vaughan leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Hanley Ramirez owns home runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Arky Vaughan. PIV agrees: Arky Vaughan grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Hanley Ramirez and Arky Vaughan careers compare
No season is shared: Arky Vaughan played 1932–1948, Hanley Ramirez 2005–2019. With 1,668 games against 1,817 across 16 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Hanley Ramirez's edges on the table are doubles (375 to 356), home runs (271 to 96), and stolen bases (281 to 118). Plate discipline differs: Hanley Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,234 to 660), but Arky Vaughan walked more often than struck out (937 walks, 276 strikeouts). Hanley Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 271 of 1,834 hits leaving the park. Hanley Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Arky Vaughan's on-base percentage of .406 tops Hanley Ramirez's .360.
Hanley Ramirez vs Arky Vaughan: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hanley Ramirez or Arky Vaughan?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Arky Vaughan leads Hanley Ramirez in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Hanley Ramirez or Arky Vaughan hit more home runs?
- Hanley Ramirez, with 271 to Arky Vaughan's 96.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Arky Vaughan, with .859 to Hanley Ramirez's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Arky Vaughan, with .318 to Hanley Ramirez's .289.
- Who had more hits?
- Arky Vaughan, with 2,103 to Hanley Ramirez's 1,834.