Roberto Alomar vs Tony Gwynn: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Gwynn has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Tony Gwynn played 1982–2001 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 Tony Gwynn (1982–2001) — both broke in during the 1980s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Roberto Alomar finished with 2,724 hits and 210 home runs; Tony Gwynn finished with 3,141 hits and 135 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Roberto Alomar, with 210 to Tony Gwynn's 135.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tony Gwynn, with .847 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tony Gwynn, with .338 to Roberto Alomar's .300.
- Who had more hits? Tony Gwynn, with 3,141 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Gwynn, with 1,138 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Gwynn, with 30,602 career PIV to Roberto Alomar's 20,285.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Tony Gwynn's 0.
Roberto Alomar
Tony Gwynn
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Tony Gwynn. 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 | Roberto Alomar | Tony Gwynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,440 |
| At-Bats | 9,073 | Leads: 9,288 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,508 | 1,383 |
| Hits | 2,724 | Leads: 3,141 |
| Doubles | 504 | Leads: 543 |
| Triples | 80 | Leads: 85 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 210 | 135 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,138 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,032 | 790 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 434 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 319 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | Leads: .338 |
| On-Base % | .371 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .459 |
| OPS | .814 | Leads: .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Gwynn outpaces Roberto Alomar 30,602 to 20,285 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,530 PIV per season to 1,068, across 20 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
Tony Gwynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tony Gwynn leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Roberto Alomar owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tony Gwynn. PIV agrees: Tony Gwynn 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 Tony Gwynn careers compare
The careers of Roberto Alomar (1988–2004) and Tony Gwynn (1982–2001) overlapped from 1988 to 2001, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,379 games against 2,440 across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Roberto Alomar are runs (1,508 to 1,383), home runs (210 to 135), and walks (1,032 to 790). At the plate, Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032), while Tony Gwynn walked more often than struck out (790 walks, 434 strikeouts). Roberto Alomar is the more power-leaning hitter, with 210 of 2,724 hits leaving the park.
Roberto Alomar vs Tony Gwynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or Tony Gwynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tony Gwynn leads Roberto Alomar in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or Tony Gwynn hit more home runs?
- Roberto Alomar, with 210 to Tony Gwynn's 135.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tony Gwynn, with .847 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tony Gwynn, with .338 to Roberto Alomar's .300.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Gwynn, with 3,141 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.