Roberto Alomar vs Cal Ripken: Career Stats Comparison
Cal Ripken has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Cal Ripken played 1981–2001 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 Cal Ripken (1981–2001) — 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; Cal Ripken finished with 3,184 hits and 431 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Cal Ripken, with 431 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Cal Ripken's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Cal Ripken's .276.
- Who had more hits? Cal Ripken, with 3,184 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.
- Who drove in more runs? Cal Ripken, with 1,695 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Roberto Alomar, with 20,285 career PIV to Cal Ripken's 19,199.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Cal Ripken's 1.
Roberto Alomar
Cal Ripken
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Cal Ripken. 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 | Cal Ripken |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 3,001 |
| At-Bats | 9,073 | Leads: 11,551 |
| Runs | 1,508 | Leads: 1,647 |
| Hits | 2,724 | Leads: 3,184 |
| Doubles | 504 | Leads: 603 |
| Triples | Leads: 80 | 44 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 431 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,695 |
| Walks | 1,032 | Leads: 1,129 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 1,305 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 36 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .340 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .447 |
| OPS | Leads: .814 | .788 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roberto Alomar edges Cal Ripken 20,285 to 19,199 — driven by per-season impact — 1,068 PIV per season to 914 — rather than by longevity, since Roberto Alomar played 19 seasons to Cal Ripken's 21. 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
Cal Ripken — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roberto Alomar leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Cal Ripken owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roberto Alomar. PIV agrees: Roberto Alomar 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 Cal Ripken careers compare
From 1988 through 2001, Roberto Alomar and Cal Ripken were in the majors together. With 2,379 games against 3,001 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); Cal Ripken struck out more than walked (1,305 to 1,129). Cal Ripken is the more power-leaning hitter, with 431 of 3,184 hits leaving the park. Roberto Alomar was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Roberto Alomar's best year is 2001 at .956 OPS and Cal Ripken's is 1999 at .952 OPS; Roberto Alomar has the stronger single season.
Roberto Alomar vs Cal Ripken: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or Cal Ripken?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Cal Ripken leads Roberto Alomar in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or Cal Ripken hit more home runs?
- Cal Ripken, with 431 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Cal Ripken's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Cal Ripken's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Cal Ripken, with 3,184 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.