Jose Abreu vs Pete Alonso: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Abreu 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). Jose Abreu played 2014–2024 as a hitter; Pete Alonso has played 2019–present 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
Jose Abreu (2014–2024) and Pete Alonso (2019–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jose Abreu finished with 1,587 hits and 263 home runs; Pete Alonso has 1,112 hits and 307 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Pete Alonso, with 307 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Abreu, with .283 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Jose Abreu, with 1,587 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Abreu, with 960 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Abreu, with 16,135 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Jose Abreu
Pete Alonso
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Abreu and Pete Alonso. 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.
Pete Alonso is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Abreu | Pete Alonso |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,446 | 1,168 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,607 | 4,365 |
| Runs | Leads: 769 | 680 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,587 | 1,112 |
| Doubles | Leads: 328 | 207 |
| Triples | Leads: 17 | 8 |
| Home Runs | 263 | Leads: 307 |
| RBI | Leads: 960 | 825 |
| Walks | 432 | Leads: 500 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,246 | 1,153 |
| Stolen Bases | 11 | Leads: 23 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .255 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .345 | .344 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .517 |
| OPS | .833 | Leads: .861 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Abreu leads Pete Alonso 16,135 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jose Abreu played 11 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,467). 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).
Jose Abreu — top 3 seasons by OPS
Pete Alonso — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Abreu leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Pete Alonso owns home runs, stolen bases, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Abreu. PIV agrees: Jose Abreu grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Abreu and Pete Alonso careers compare
From 2019 through 2024, Jose Abreu and Pete Alonso were in the majors together. With 1,446 games against 1,168 across 11 and 7 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Jose Abreu struck out more than walked (1,246 to 432), and Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Jose Abreu owns the better peak by OPS: .964 OPS in 2014 for Jose Abreu against .941 OPS in 2019 for Pete Alonso. Because Pete Alonso is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Abreu vs Pete Alonso: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Abreu or Pete Alonso?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Abreu leads Pete Alonso in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Abreu or Pete Alonso hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Abreu, with .283 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Abreu, with 1,587 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.