Roberto Alomar vs Nap Lajoie: Career Stats Comparison
Nap Lajoie 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; Nap Lajoie played 1896–1916 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 Nap Lajoie (1896–1916) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1890s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Roberto Alomar finished with 2,724 hits and 210 home runs; Nap Lajoie finished with 3,243 hits and 82 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 Nap Lajoie's 82.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nap Lajoie, with .846 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average? Nap Lajoie, with .338 to Roberto Alomar's .300.
- Who had more hits? Nap Lajoie, with 3,243 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.
- Who drove in more runs? Nap Lajoie, with 1,599 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Nap Lajoie, with 47,526 career PIV to Roberto Alomar's 20,285.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Nap Lajoie's 0.
Roberto Alomar
Nap Lajoie
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Nap Lajoie. 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 1890s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Roberto Alomar | Nap Lajoie |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,480 |
| At-Bats | 9,073 | Leads: 9,590 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,508 | 1,504 |
| Hits | 2,724 | Leads: 3,243 |
| Doubles | 504 | Leads: 657 |
| Triples | 80 | Leads: 163 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 210 | 82 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,599 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,032 | 516 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 347 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 380 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | Leads: .338 |
| On-Base % | .371 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .466 |
| OPS | .814 | Leads: .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Nap Lajoie outpaces Roberto Alomar 47,526 to 20,285 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,160 PIV per season to 1,068, across 22 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
Nap Lajoie — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Nap Lajoie 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 Nap Lajoie. PIV agrees: Nap Lajoie 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 Nap Lajoie careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Nap Lajoie's ended in 1916, and Roberto Alomar debuted in 1988. With 2,379 games against 2,480 across 19 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Roberto Alomar are runs (1,508 to 1,504), home runs (210 to 82), and walks (1,032 to 516). Plate discipline differs: Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032), but Nap Lajoie walked more often than struck out (516 walks, 347 strikeouts). Roberto Alomar is the more power-leaning hitter, with 210 of 2,724 hits leaving the park. Roberto Alomar was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Roberto Alomar vs Nap Lajoie: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or Nap Lajoie?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Nap Lajoie leads Roberto Alomar in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or Nap Lajoie hit more home runs?
- Roberto Alomar, with 210 to Nap Lajoie's 82.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nap Lajoie, with .846 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Nap Lajoie, with .338 to Roberto Alomar's .300.
- Who had more hits?
- Nap Lajoie, with 3,243 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.