Pete Alonso vs Nolan Arenado: Career Stats Comparison
Nolan Arenado 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; Nolan Arenado has played 2013–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 Nolan Arenado (2013–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; Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 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? Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Pete Alonso's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Nolan Arenado's .843.
- Who had the higher batting average? Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Nolan Arenado, with 2,057 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Nolan Arenado, with 1,270 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Nolan Arenado, with 21,230 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Pete Alonso
Nolan Arenado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Nolan Arenado. 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 Nolan Arenado are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Nolan Arenado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 1,939 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 7,340 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,072 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 2,057 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 430 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | 307 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 1,270 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 629 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,214 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 35 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .280 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .344 | .338 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .505 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .843 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Nolan Arenado outpaces Pete Alonso 21,230 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Nolan Arenado played 13 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,633). 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
Nolan Arenado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Nolan Arenado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Pete Alonso owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Nolan Arenado. PIV agrees: Nolan Arenado 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 Nolan Arenado careers compare
Pete Alonso and Nolan Arenado are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. The table compares 1,168 games of Pete Alonso with 1,939 of Nolan Arenado across 7 and 13 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in on-base percentage (.344 to .338), slugging percentage (.517 to .505), and OPS (.861 to .843). At the plate, Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500), and Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629). Home runs make up a larger share of Pete Alonso's hits: 307 of 1,112 for Pete Alonso, 383 of 2,057 for Nolan Arenado. Pete Alonso and Nolan Arenado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Pete Alonso vs Nolan Arenado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Nolan Arenado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Nolan Arenado leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Nolan Arenado hit more home runs?
- Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Pete Alonso's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Nolan Arenado's .843.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Nolan Arenado, with 2,057 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.