Shohei Ohtani vs Aaron Judge
Shohei Ohtani vs Aaron Judge: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge?
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have emerged as two of the most dominant players in the league, often compared for their power hitting. Their performances in the 2022 and 2023 seasons showcased their rivalry as they vied for the home run title.
Shohei Ohtani
Key numbers
- Batting Average.283
- Home Runs291
- RBIs704
- Wins45
- Strikeouts737
Top honours
- NPB All-Star5× All-Star (2013–2017)
- Japan Series ChampionWon with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2016)
- AL Rookie of the Year2018
- AL Most Valuable Player2021, 2023
- Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award2021
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Aaron Judge
Key numbers
- Batting Average.291
- Hits1,258
- Home Runs385
- Runs Batted In868
Top honours
- 7× All-Star2017, 2018, 2021–2025
- 3× AL MVP2022, 2024, 2025
- AL Rookie of the Year2017
- AL Home Runs Leader3 times (2017, 2022, 2024)
- AL Batting Average Leader2025