Jose Ramirez vs Brooks Robinson: Career Stats Comparison
Brooks Robinson 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). Jose Ramirez has played 2013–present as a hitter; Brooks Robinson played 1955–1977 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
Jose Ramirez (2013–present) and Brooks Robinson (1955–1977) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 home runs through October 12, 2026; Brooks Robinson finished with 2,848 hits and 268 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Brooks Robinson's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Brooks Robinson's .723.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Ramirez, with .276 to Brooks Robinson's .267.
- Who had more hits? Brooks Robinson, with 2,848 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.
- Who drove in more runs? Brooks Robinson, with 1,357 to Jose Ramirez's 1,002.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Ramirez, with 21,271 career PIV to Brooks Robinson's 9,441.
- Who won more championships? Brooks Robinson, with 2 World Series titles to Jose Ramirez's 0.
Jose Ramirez
Brooks Robinson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Ramirez and Brooks Robinson. 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 1950s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Ramirez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Ramirez | Brooks Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,734 | Leads: 2,896 |
| At-Bats | 6,443 | Leads: 10,654 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,232 |
| Hits | 1,779 | Leads: 2,848 |
| Doubles | 425 | Leads: 482 |
| Triples | 43 | Leads: 68 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 297 | 268 |
| RBI | 1,002 | Leads: 1,357 |
| Walks | 726 | Leads: 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 871 | 990 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 324 | 28 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .276 | .267 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .322 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .494 | .401 |
| OPS | Leads: .844 | .723 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Ramirez outpaces Brooks Robinson 21,271 to 9,441 — driven by per-season impact — 1,636 PIV per season to 410 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Ramirez played 13 seasons to Brooks Robinson's 23. 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).
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Brooks Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Ramirez leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Brooks Robinson owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Ramirez. PIV agrees: Jose Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Ramirez and Brooks Robinson careers compare
No season is shared: Brooks Robinson played 1955–1977, Jose Ramirez 2013–present. The table compares 1,734 games of Jose Ramirez with 2,896 of Brooks Robinson across 13 and 23 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726); Brooks Robinson struck out more than walked (990 to 860). Jose Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 297 of 1,779 hits leaving the park. Jose Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jose Ramirez holds the edge, .494 to .401. Jose Ramirez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Ramirez vs Brooks Robinson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Ramirez or Brooks Robinson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Brooks Robinson leads Jose Ramirez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Ramirez or Brooks Robinson hit more home runs?
- Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Brooks Robinson's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Brooks Robinson's .723.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Ramirez, with .276 to Brooks Robinson's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Brooks Robinson, with 2,848 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.