Roberto Alomar vs Gary Sheffield: Career Stats Comparison
Gary Sheffield 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; Gary Sheffield played 1988–2009 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 Gary Sheffield (1988–2009) — 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; Gary Sheffield finished with 2,689 hits and 509 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Gary Sheffield, with 509 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Gary Sheffield, with .907 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Gary Sheffield's .292.
- Who had more hits? Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Gary Sheffield's 2,689.
- Who drove in more runs? Gary Sheffield, with 1,676 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Gary Sheffield, with 44,001 career PIV to Roberto Alomar's 20,285.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Gary Sheffield's 1.
Roberto Alomar
Gary Sheffield
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Gary Sheffield. 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 | Gary Sheffield |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,576 |
| At-Bats | 9,073 | Leads: 9,217 |
| Runs | 1,508 | Leads: 1,636 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,724 | 2,689 |
| Doubles | Leads: 504 | 467 |
| Triples | Leads: 80 | 27 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 509 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,676 |
| Walks | 1,032 | Leads: 1,475 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 1,171 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 253 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .292 |
| On-Base % | .371 | Leads: .393 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .514 |
| OPS | .814 | Leads: .907 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gary Sheffield outpaces Roberto Alomar 44,001 to 20,285 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,833 PIV per season to 1,068, across 24 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
Gary Sheffield — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Gary Sheffield leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Roberto Alomar owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Gary Sheffield. PIV agrees: Gary Sheffield 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 Gary Sheffield careers compare
From 1988 through 2004, Roberto Alomar and Gary Sheffield were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,379 games for Roberto Alomar and 2,576 for Gary Sheffield across 19 and 24 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032), while Gary Sheffield walked more often than struck out (1,475 walks, 1,171 strikeouts). Gary Sheffield is the more power-leaning hitter, with 509 of 2,689 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Roberto Alomar stole more often per game played (474 steals in 2,379 games for Roberto Alomar, 253 in 2,576 for Gary Sheffield).
Roberto Alomar vs Gary Sheffield: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or Gary Sheffield?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Gary Sheffield leads Roberto Alomar in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or Gary Sheffield hit more home runs?
- Gary Sheffield, with 509 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Gary Sheffield, with .907 to Roberto Alomar's .814.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Gary Sheffield's .292.
- Who had more hits?
- Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Gary Sheffield's 2,689.