Roberto Alomar vs Rickey Henderson: Career Stats Comparison
Rickey Henderson 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; Rickey Henderson played 1979–2003 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 Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) — 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; Rickey Henderson finished with 3,055 hits and 297 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rickey Henderson, with 297 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rickey Henderson, with .820 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Rickey Henderson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Rickey Henderson, with 3,055 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.
- Who drove in more runs? Roberto Alomar, with 1,134 to Rickey Henderson's 1,115.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rickey Henderson, with 37,642 career PIV to Roberto Alomar's 20,285.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Roberto Alomar
Rickey Henderson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Rickey Henderson. 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 | Rickey Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 3,081 |
| At-Bats | 9,073 | Leads: 10,961 |
| Runs | 1,508 | Leads: 2,295 |
| Hits | 2,724 | Leads: 3,055 |
| Doubles | 504 | Leads: 510 |
| Triples | Leads: 80 | 66 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 297 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,134 | 1,115 |
| Walks | 1,032 | Leads: 2,190 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 1,694 |
| Stolen Bases | 474 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .279 |
| On-Base % | .371 | Leads: .401 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .443 | .419 |
| OPS | .814 | Leads: .820 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rickey Henderson outpaces Roberto Alomar 37,642 to 20,285 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,298 PIV per season to 1,068, across 29 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
Rickey Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rickey Henderson leads in hits, home runs, runs, and stolen bases, while Roberto Alomar owns RBI and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rickey Henderson. PIV agrees: Rickey Henderson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Roberto Alomar and Rickey Henderson careers compare
From 1988 through 2003, Roberto Alomar and Rickey Henderson were in the majors together. With 2,379 games against 3,081 across 19 and 29 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Roberto Alomar are triples (80 to 66), RBI (1,134 to 1,115), and batting average (.300 to .279). Plate discipline differs: Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032), but Rickey Henderson walked more often than struck out (2,190 walks, 1,694 strikeouts). On the bases, Rickey Henderson stole more often per game played (474 steals in 2,379 games for Roberto Alomar, 1,406 in 3,081 for Rickey Henderson). Roberto Alomar's slugging percentage of .443 tops Rickey Henderson's .419.
Roberto Alomar vs Rickey Henderson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or Rickey Henderson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rickey Henderson leads Roberto Alomar in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or Rickey Henderson hit more home runs?
- Rickey Henderson, with 297 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rickey Henderson, with .820 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Rickey Henderson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Rickey Henderson, with 3,055 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.