Kyle Schwarber vs Ben Zobrist: Career Stats Comparison
Ben Zobrist 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). Kyle Schwarber has played 2015–present as a hitter; Ben Zobrist played 2006–2019 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
Kyle Schwarber (2015–present) and Ben Zobrist (2006–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Kyle Schwarber has 1,185 hits and 385 home runs through October 12, 2026; Ben Zobrist finished with 1,566 hits and 167 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS? Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ben Zobrist, with .266 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits? Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.
- Who drove in more runs? Kyle Schwarber, with 881 to Ben Zobrist's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Kyle Schwarber, with 16,082 career PIV to Ben Zobrist's 10,712.
- Who won more championships? Ben Zobrist, with 2 World Series titles to Kyle Schwarber's 1.
Kyle Schwarber
Ben Zobrist
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Kyle Schwarber and Ben Zobrist. 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 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Kyle Schwarber is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Kyle Schwarber | Ben Zobrist |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,447 | Leads: 1,651 |
| At-Bats | 5,125 | Leads: 5,880 |
| Runs | Leads: 895 | 884 |
| Hits | 1,185 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Doubles | 195 | Leads: 349 |
| Triples | 15 | Leads: 44 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 385 | 167 |
| RBI | Leads: 881 | 768 |
| Walks | Leads: 869 | 832 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,747 | 994 |
| Stolen Bases | 40 | Leads: 116 |
| Batting Avg | .231 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .357 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .500 | .426 |
| OPS | Leads: .848 | .783 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Kyle Schwarber outpaces Ben Zobrist 16,082 to 10,712 — driven by per-season impact — 1,340 PIV per season to 714 — rather than by longevity, since Kyle Schwarber played 12 seasons to Ben Zobrist's 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).
Kyle Schwarber — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ben Zobrist — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Kyle Schwarber leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OPS, while Ben Zobrist owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Kyle Schwarber. PIV agrees: Kyle Schwarber grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Kyle Schwarber and Ben Zobrist careers compare
Kyle Schwarber and Ben Zobrist were active at the same time between 2015 and 2019. With 1,447 games against 1,651 across 12 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Kyle Schwarber struck out more than walked (1,747 to 869), and Ben Zobrist struck out more than walked (994 to 832). Kyle Schwarber is the more power-leaning hitter, with 385 of 1,185 hits leaving the park. Ben Zobrist was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Kyle Schwarber's slugging percentage of .500 tops Ben Zobrist's .426. Kyle Schwarber's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Kyle Schwarber vs Ben Zobrist: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Kyle Schwarber or Ben Zobrist?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ben Zobrist leads Kyle Schwarber in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Kyle Schwarber or Ben Zobrist hit more home runs?
- Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ben Zobrist, with .266 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits?
- Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.