Roberto Alomar vs George Brett: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Roberto Alomar played 1988–2004 as a hitter; George Brett played 1973–1993 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
Roberto Alomar (1988–2004) and George Brett (1973–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Roberto Alomar finished with 2,724 hits and 210 home runs; George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? George Brett, with 317 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Roberto Alomar's .300.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Roberto Alomar's 20,285.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to George Brett's 1.
Roberto Alomar
George Brett
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and George Brett. 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 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Roberto Alomar | George Brett |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,707 |
| At-Bats | 9,073 | Leads: 10,349 |
| Runs | 1,508 | Leads: 1,583 |
| Hits | 2,724 | Leads: 3,154 |
| Doubles | 504 | Leads: 665 |
| Triples | 80 | Leads: 137 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 317 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,596 |
| Walks | 1,032 | Leads: 1,096 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 908 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 201 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | Leads: .305 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .369 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .487 |
| OPS | .814 | Leads: .857 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Roberto Alomar 41,511 to 20,285 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,977 PIV per season to 1,068, across 21 seasons to 19. 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).
Roberto Alomar — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Roberto Alomar owns stolen bases and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Brett. PIV agrees: George Brett grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Roberto Alomar and George Brett careers compare
From 1988 through 1993, Roberto Alomar and George Brett were in the majors together. With 2,379 games against 2,707 across 19 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Roberto Alomar are stolen bases (474 to 201) and on-base percentage (.371 to .369). Plate discipline differs: Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032), but George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts). George Brett is the more power-leaning hitter, with 317 of 3,154 hits leaving the park. Roberto Alomar was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. George Brett's slugging percentage of .487 tops Roberto Alomar's .443.
Roberto Alomar vs George Brett: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or George Brett?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Roberto Alomar in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or George Brett hit more home runs?
- George Brett, with 317 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Roberto Alomar's .300.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.