Roberto Alomar vs Ted Simmons: 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; Ted Simmons played 1968–1988 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 Ted Simmons (1968–1988) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Roberto Alomar finished with 2,724 hits and 210 home runs; Ted Simmons finished with 2,472 hits and 248 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ted Simmons, with 248 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Ted Simmons's .285.
- Who had more hits? Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Ted Simmons's 2,472.
- Who drove in more runs? Ted Simmons, with 1,389 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Roberto Alomar, with 20,285 career PIV to Ted Simmons's 20,131.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Ted Simmons's 0.
Roberto Alomar
Ted Simmons
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Ted Simmons. 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 1960s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Roberto Alomar | Ted Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,456 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,073 | 8,680 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,508 | 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,724 | 2,472 |
| Doubles | Leads: 504 | 483 |
| Triples | Leads: 80 | 47 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 248 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,389 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,032 | 855 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 694 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .443 | .437 |
| OPS | Leads: .814 | .785 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roberto Alomar edges Ted Simmons 20,285 to 20,131 — driven by per-season impact — 1,068 PIV per season to 959 — rather than by longevity, since Roberto Alomar played 19 seasons to Ted Simmons'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
Ted Simmons — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roberto Alomar leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Ted Simmons owns 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 Ted Simmons careers compare
Roberto Alomar and Ted Simmons were active at the same time between 1988 and 1988. With 2,379 games against 2,456 across 19 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Ted Simmons are games (2,456 to 2,379), home runs (248 to 210), and RBI (1,389 to 1,134). Plate discipline differs: Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032), but Ted Simmons walked more often than struck out (855 walks, 694 strikeouts). Ted Simmons is the more power-leaning hitter, with 248 of 2,472 hits leaving the park. Roberto Alomar was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Roberto Alomar vs Ted Simmons: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or Ted Simmons?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Roberto Alomar leads Ted Simmons in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or Ted Simmons hit more home runs?
- Ted Simmons, with 248 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Ted Simmons's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Ted Simmons's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Ted Simmons's 2,472.