Manny Ramirez vs Ichiro Suzuki: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Ramirez has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Manny Ramirez played 1993–2011 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
Manny Ramirez (1993–2011) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Manny Ramirez finished with 2,574 hits and 555 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? Manny Ramirez, with 555 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Ramirez, with .996 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Ramirez, with .312 to Ichiro Suzuki's .311.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Manny Ramirez's 2,574.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Ramirez, with 1,831 to Ichiro Suzuki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Ramirez, with 56,627 career PIV to Ichiro Suzuki's 6,671.
- Who won more championships? Manny Ramirez, with 2 World Series titles to Ichiro Suzuki's 0.
Manny Ramirez
Ichiro Suzuki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Manny Ramirez 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 | Manny Ramirez | Ichiro Suzuki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,302 | Leads: 2,653 |
| At-Bats | 8,244 | Leads: 9,934 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,544 | 1,420 |
| Hits | 2,574 | Leads: 3,089 |
| Doubles | Leads: 547 | 362 |
| Triples | 20 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 555 | 117 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,831 | 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,329 | 647 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,813 | 1,080 |
| Stolen Bases | 38 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .312 | .311 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .411 | .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .585 | .402 |
| OPS | Leads: .996 | .757 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Ramirez outpaces Ichiro Suzuki 56,627 to 6,671 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,697 PIV per season to 334, across 21 seasons to 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).
Manny Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Ramirez leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Ichiro Suzuki owns hits and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Ramirez. PIV agrees: Manny 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 Manny Ramirez and Ichiro Suzuki careers compare
From 2001 through 2011, Manny Ramirez and Ichiro Suzuki were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,302 games for Manny Ramirez and 2,653 for Ichiro Suzuki across 21 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Manny Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,813 to 1,329); Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647). Manny Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 555 of 2,574 hits leaving the park. Ichiro Suzuki was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Manny Ramirez's on-base percentage of .411 tops Ichiro Suzuki's .355.
Manny Ramirez vs Ichiro Suzuki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Manny Ramirez or Ichiro Suzuki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Ramirez leads Ichiro Suzuki in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Manny Ramirez or Ichiro Suzuki hit more home runs?
- Manny Ramirez, with 555 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Ramirez, with .996 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Ramirez, with .312 to Ichiro Suzuki's .311.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Manny Ramirez's 2,574.