Roberto Alomar vs Fred Lynn: Career Stats Comparison
Roberto Alomar has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Fred Lynn played 1974–1990 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 Fred Lynn (1974–1990) — 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; Fred Lynn finished with 1,960 hits and 306 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Fred Lynn, with 306 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred Lynn, with .845 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Fred Lynn's .283.
- Who had more hits? Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.
- Who drove in more runs? Roberto Alomar, with 1,134 to Fred Lynn's 1,111.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred Lynn, with 25,648 career PIV to Roberto Alomar's 20,285.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Fred Lynn's 0.
Roberto Alomar
Fred Lynn
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Fred Lynn. 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 | Fred Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,379 | 1,969 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,073 | 6,925 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,508 | 1,063 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,724 | 1,960 |
| Doubles | Leads: 504 | 388 |
| Triples | Leads: 80 | 43 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 306 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,134 | 1,111 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,032 | 857 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 1,116 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 72 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .360 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .484 |
| OPS | .814 | Leads: .845 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred Lynn leads Roberto Alomar 25,648 to 20,285 — driven by per-season impact — 1,425 PIV per season to 1,068 — rather than by longevity, since Fred Lynn played 18 seasons to Roberto Alomar's 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
Fred Lynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roberto Alomar leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Fred Lynn owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roberto Alomar. Note that PIV actually grades Fred Lynn ahead, which means Roberto Alomar's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Roberto Alomar and Fred Lynn careers compare
Roberto Alomar and Fred Lynn were active at the same time between 1988 and 1990. With 2,379 games against 1,969 across 19 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Fred Lynn are home runs (306 to 210), slugging percentage (.484 to .443), and OPS (.845 to .814). Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032); Fred Lynn struck out more than walked (1,116 to 857). Fred Lynn is the more power-leaning hitter, with 306 of 1,960 hits leaving the park. Roberto Alomar was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Fred Lynn holds the edge, .484 to .443.
Roberto Alomar vs Fred Lynn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or Fred Lynn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Roberto Alomar leads Fred Lynn in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or Fred Lynn hit more home runs?
- Fred Lynn, with 306 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred Lynn, with .845 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Fred Lynn's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.