Pete Alonso vs Jose Altuve: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve 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). Pete Alonso has played 2019–present as a hitter; Jose Altuve has played 2011–present 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
Pete Alonso (2019–present) and Jose Altuve (2011–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Pete Alonso has 1,112 hits and 307 home runs through October 12, 2026; Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Pete Alonso, with 307 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Altuve, with 939 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Pete Alonso's 0.
Pete Alonso
Jose Altuve
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Jose Altuve. 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.
Pete Alonso and Jose Altuve are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Jose Altuve |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 2,110 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 8,405 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,306 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 2,519 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 479 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 34 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 271 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 939 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 696 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,253 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 330 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .300 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .357 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .462 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .818 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve outpaces Pete Alonso 22,947 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,530). 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).
Pete Alonso — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jose Altuve — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Pete Alonso owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Altuve. PIV agrees: Jose Altuve grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Pete Alonso and Jose Altuve careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2019 on, with both players still active. Jose Altuve has the far longer record, 2,110 games against 1,168 across 7 and 15 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Pete Alonso's edges on the table are home runs (307 to 271), slugging percentage (.517 to .462), and OPS (.861 to .818). Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500); Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696). Home runs make up a larger share of Pete Alonso's hits: 307 of 1,112 for Pete Alonso, 271 of 2,519 for Jose Altuve. Pete Alonso and Jose Altuve's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Pete Alonso vs Jose Altuve: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Jose Altuve?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Jose Altuve hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.