Pete Alonso vs Jake Beckley: Career Stats Comparison
Jake Beckley 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; Jake Beckley played 1888–1907 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 Jake Beckley (1888–1907) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1880s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Pete Alonso has 1,112 hits and 307 home runs through October 12, 2026; Jake Beckley finished with 2,938 hits and 87 home runs. 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 Jake Beckley's 87.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Jake Beckley's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jake Beckley, with .308 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Jake Beckley, with 2,938 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Jake Beckley, with 1,581 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jake Beckley, with 26,506 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Pete Alonso
Jake Beckley
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Jake Beckley. 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 2010s and the 1880s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Pete Alonso is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Jake Beckley |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 2,392 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 9,551 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,603 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 2,938 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 473 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 244 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 87 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 1,581 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 616 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 526 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 315 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .308 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .436 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jake Beckley outpaces Pete Alonso 26,506 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jake Beckley played 22 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,205). 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
Jake Beckley — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jake Beckley 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 Jake Beckley. PIV agrees: Jake Beckley 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 Jake Beckley careers compare
No season is shared: Jake Beckley played 1888–1907, Pete Alonso 2019–present. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Pete Alonso has appeared in 1,168 games to Jake Beckley's 2,392. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in home runs (307 to 87), slugging percentage (.517 to .436), and OPS (.861 to .797). Plate discipline differs: Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500), but Jake Beckley walked more often than struck out (616 walks, 526 strikeouts). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Because Pete Alonso is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Pete Alonso vs Jake Beckley: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Jake Beckley?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jake Beckley leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Jake Beckley hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Jake Beckley's 87.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Jake Beckley's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jake Beckley, with .308 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Jake Beckley, with 2,938 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.