Roberto Alomar vs Lou Whitaker: 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; Lou Whitaker played 1977–1995 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 Lou Whitaker (1977–1995) — 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; Lou Whitaker finished with 2,369 hits and 244 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Lou Whitaker, with 244 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Lou Whitaker's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Lou Whitaker's .276.
- Who had more hits? Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Lou Whitaker's 2,369.
- Who drove in more runs? Roberto Alomar, with 1,134 to Lou Whitaker's 1,084.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Roberto Alomar, with 20,285 career PIV to Lou Whitaker's 19,796.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Lou Whitaker's 1.
Roberto Alomar
Lou Whitaker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Lou Whitaker. 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 | Lou Whitaker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,390 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,073 | 8,570 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,508 | 1,386 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,724 | 2,369 |
| Doubles | Leads: 504 | 420 |
| Triples | Leads: 80 | 65 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 244 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,134 | 1,084 |
| Walks | 1,032 | Leads: 1,197 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 1,099 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 143 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .363 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .443 | .426 |
| OPS | Leads: .814 | .789 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roberto Alomar edges Lou Whitaker 20,285 to 19,796 — driven by per-season impact — 1,068 PIV per season to 1,042 — rather than by longevity, since Roberto Alomar played 19 seasons to Lou Whitaker'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
Lou Whitaker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roberto Alomar leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Lou Whitaker owns home runs. 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.
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How the Roberto Alomar and Lou Whitaker careers compare
From 1988 through 1995, Roberto Alomar and Lou Whitaker were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,379 games for Roberto Alomar and 2,390 for Lou Whitaker across 19 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Lou Whitaker comes out ahead, it is in games (2,390 to 2,379), home runs (244 to 210), and walks (1,197 to 1,032). Plate discipline differs: Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032), but Lou Whitaker walked more often than struck out (1,197 walks, 1,099 strikeouts).
Roberto Alomar vs Lou Whitaker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roberto Alomar or Lou Whitaker?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Roberto Alomar leads Lou Whitaker in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roberto Alomar or Lou Whitaker hit more home runs?
- Lou Whitaker, with 244 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Lou Whitaker's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Lou Whitaker's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Roberto Alomar, with 2,724 to Lou Whitaker's 2,369.