Roberto Alomar vs Fred McGriff: Career Stats Comparison
Roberto Alomar and Fred McGriff are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Roberto Alomar played 1988–2004 as a hitter; Fred McGriff played 1986–2004 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 McGriff (1986–2004) — 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; Fred McGriff finished with 2,490 hits and 493 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Fred McGriff, with 493 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred McGriff, with .886 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Fred McGriff's .284.
- Who had more hits? Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Fred McGriff's 2,490.
- Who drove in more runs? Fred McGriff, with 1,550 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred McGriff, with 37,233 career PIV to Roberto Alomar's 20,285.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Fred McGriff's 1.
Roberto Alomar
Fred McGriff
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Fred McGriff. 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 | Fred McGriff |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,460 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,073 | 8,757 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,508 | 1,349 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,724 | 2,490 |
| Doubles | Leads: 504 | 441 |
| Triples | Leads: 80 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 493 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,550 |
| Walks | 1,032 | Leads: 1,305 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 1,882 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 72 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .284 |
| On-Base % | .371 | Leads: .377 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .509 |
| OPS | .814 | Leads: .886 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred McGriff outpaces Roberto Alomar 37,233 to 20,285 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,773 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
Fred McGriff — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fred McGriff leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Roberto Alomar owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fred McGriff. PIV agrees: Fred McGriff 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 Fred McGriff careers compare
From 1988 through 2004, Roberto Alomar and Fred McGriff were in the majors together. With 2,379 games against 2,460 across 19 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032); Fred McGriff struck out more than walked (1,882 to 1,305). Fred McGriff is the more power-leaning hitter, with 493 of 2,490 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Roberto Alomar stole more often per game played (474 steals in 2,379 games for Roberto Alomar, 72 in 2,460 for Fred McGriff).
Roberto Alomar vs Fred McGriff: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Roberto Alomar or Fred McGriff hit more home runs?
- Fred McGriff, with 493 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred McGriff, with .886 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Fred McGriff's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Fred McGriff's 2,490.