Ichiro Suzuki vs Chase Utley: Career Stats Comparison
Ichiro Suzuki and Chase Utley are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ichiro Suzuki played 2001–2019 as a hitter; Chase Utley played 2003–2018 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
Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) and Chase Utley (2003–2018) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Ichiro Suzuki finished with 3,089 hits and 117 home runs; Chase Utley finished with 1,885 hits and 259 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Chase Utley, with 259 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? Chase Utley, with .823 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Chase Utley's .275.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Chase Utley's 1,885.
- Who drove in more runs? Chase Utley, with 1,025 to Ichiro Suzuki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Chase Utley, with 17,446 career PIV to Ichiro Suzuki's 6,671.
- Who won more championships? Chase Utley, with 1 World Series title to Ichiro Suzuki's 0.
Ichiro Suzuki
Chase Utley
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ichiro Suzuki and Chase Utley. 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 | Ichiro Suzuki | Chase Utley |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,653 | 1,937 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,934 | 6,857 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,420 | 1,103 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,089 | 1,885 |
| Doubles | 362 | Leads: 411 |
| Triples | Leads: 96 | 58 |
| Home Runs | 117 | Leads: 259 |
| RBI | 780 | Leads: 1,025 |
| Walks | 647 | Leads: 724 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,080 | 1,193 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 509 | 154 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .311 | .275 |
| On-Base % | .355 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | .402 | Leads: .465 |
| OPS | .757 | Leads: .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Chase Utley outpaces Ichiro Suzuki 17,446 to 6,671 — driven by per-season impact — 1,026 PIV per season to 334 — rather than by longevity, since Chase Utley played 17 seasons to Ichiro Suzuki's 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).
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Chase Utley — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Chase Utley leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Ichiro Suzuki owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Chase Utley. PIV agrees: Chase Utley grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ichiro Suzuki and Chase Utley careers compare
From 2003 through 2018, Ichiro Suzuki and Chase Utley were in the majors together. With 2,653 games against 1,937 across 20 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647), and Chase Utley struck out more than walked (1,193 to 724). Chase Utley is the more power-leaning hitter, with 259 of 1,885 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Ichiro Suzuki stole more often per game played (509 steals in 2,653 games for Ichiro Suzuki, 154 in 1,937 for Chase Utley).
Ichiro Suzuki vs Chase Utley: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ichiro Suzuki or Chase Utley hit more home runs?
- Chase Utley, with 259 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Chase Utley, with .823 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Chase Utley's .275.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Chase Utley's 1,885.