Hanley Ramirez vs Michael Young: Career Stats Comparison
Michael Young has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Michael Young played 2000–2013 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 Michael Young (2000–2013) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Hanley Ramirez finished with 1,834 hits and 271 home runs; Michael Young finished with 2,375 hits and 185 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 Michael Young's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Hanley Ramirez, with .847 to Michael Young's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Michael Young, with .300 to Hanley Ramirez's .289.
- Who had more hits? Michael Young, with 2,375 to Hanley Ramirez's 1,834.
- Who drove in more runs? Michael Young, with 1,030 to Hanley Ramirez's 917.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Hanley Ramirez, with 19,573 career PIV to Michael Young's 9,102.
- Who won more championships? Hanley Ramirez, with 1 World Series title to Michael Young's 0.
Hanley Ramirez
Michael Young
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hanley Ramirez and Michael Young. 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.
| Statistic | Hanley Ramirez | Michael Young |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,668 | Leads: 1,970 |
| At-Bats | 6,349 | Leads: 7,918 |
| Runs | 1,049 | Leads: 1,137 |
| Hits | 1,834 | Leads: 2,375 |
| Doubles | 375 | Leads: 441 |
| Triples | 32 | Leads: 60 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 185 |
| RBI | 917 | Leads: 1,030 |
| Walks | Leads: 660 | 575 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,234 | 1,235 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 281 | 90 |
| Batting Avg | .289 | Leads: .300 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .360 | .346 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .486 | .441 |
| OPS | Leads: .847 | .787 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Hanley Ramirez outpaces Michael Young 19,573 to 9,102 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,223 PIV per season to 607, across 16 seasons to 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).
Hanley Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Michael Young — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Hanley Ramirez leads in home runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Michael Young owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Hanley Ramirez. PIV agrees: Hanley Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Hanley Ramirez and Michael Young careers compare
From 2005 through 2013, Hanley Ramirez and Michael Young were in the majors together. With 1,668 games against 1,970 across 16 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Hanley Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,234 to 660); Michael Young struck out more than walked (1,235 to 575). 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. In slugging percentage, Hanley Ramirez holds the edge, .486 to .441.
Hanley Ramirez vs Michael Young: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Hanley Ramirez or Michael Young?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Michael Young leads Hanley Ramirez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Hanley Ramirez or Michael Young hit more home runs?
- Hanley Ramirez, with 271 to Michael Young's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Hanley Ramirez, with .847 to Michael Young's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Michael Young, with .300 to Hanley Ramirez's .289.
- Who had more hits?
- Michael Young, with 2,375 to Hanley Ramirez's 1,834.