Corey Seager vs John Ward: Career Stats Comparison
Corey Seager and John Ward are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Corey Seager has played 2015–present as a hitter; John Ward played 1878–1894 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
Corey Seager (2015–present) and John Ward (1878–1894) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1870s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Corey Seager has 1,341 hits and 241 home runs through October 12, 2026; John Ward finished with 2,107 hits and 26 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Corey Seager, with 241 to John Ward's 26.
- Who had the higher OPS? Corey Seager, with .860 to John Ward's .655.
- Who had the higher batting average? Corey Seager, with .284 to John Ward's .275.
- Who had more hits? John Ward, with 2,107 to Corey Seager's 1,341.
- Who drove in more runs? John Ward, with 869 to Corey Seager's 718.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Corey Seager, with 16,429 career PIV to John Ward's 68.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Corey Seager
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Corey Seager and John Ward. 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 1870s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Corey Seager is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Corey Seager | John Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,233 | Leads: 1,827 |
| At-Bats | 4,728 | Leads: 7,656 |
| Runs | 759 | Leads: 1,410 |
| Hits | 1,341 | Leads: 2,107 |
| Doubles | Leads: 286 | 231 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 241 | 26 |
| RBI | 718 | Leads: 869 |
| Walks | Leads: 518 | 421 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 978 | 326 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 540 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .284 | .275 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .358 | .314 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .503 | .341 |
| OPS | Leads: .860 | .655 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Corey Seager outpaces John Ward 16,429 to 68 — driven by per-season impact — 1,494 PIV per season to 4 — rather than by longevity, since Corey Seager played 11 seasons to John Ward's 17. 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).
Corey Seager — top 3 seasons by OPS
John Ward — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Corey Seager leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while John Ward owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Corey Seager. PIV agrees: Corey Seager grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Corey Seager and John Ward careers compare
John Ward (1878–1894) was finished before Corey Seager (2015–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,233 games against 1,827 across 11 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Corey Seager struck out more than walked (978 to 518), while John Ward walked more often than struck out (421 walks, 326 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Corey Seager's hits: 241 of 1,341 for Corey Seager, 26 of 2,107 for John Ward. On the bases, John Ward stole more often per game played (23 steals in 1,233 games for Corey Seager, 540 in 1,827 for John Ward). Corey Seager's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Corey Seager vs John Ward: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Corey Seager or John Ward hit more home runs?
- Corey Seager, with 241 to John Ward's 26.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Corey Seager, with .860 to John Ward's .655.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Corey Seager, with .284 to John Ward's .275.
- Who had more hits?
- John Ward, with 2,107 to Corey Seager's 1,341.