Pete Alonso vs Xander Bogaerts: Career Stats Comparison
Xander Bogaerts 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; Xander Bogaerts 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 Xander Bogaerts (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; Xander Bogaerts has 1,942 hits and 210 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 Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Xander Bogaerts, with .283 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Xander Bogaerts, with 1,942 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Xander Bogaerts, with 895 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Pete Alonso, with 13,899 career PIV to Xander Bogaerts's 12,603.
- Who won more championships? Xander Bogaerts, with 2 World Series titles to Pete Alonso's 0.
Pete Alonso
Xander Bogaerts
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Xander Bogaerts. 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 Xander Bogaerts are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Xander Bogaerts |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 1,819 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 6,869 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,016 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 1,942 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 402 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 19 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 210 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 895 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 670 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,379 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 148 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .283 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .349 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .787 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Alonso leads Xander Bogaerts 13,899 to 12,603 — driven by per-season impact — 1,986 PIV per season to 969 — rather than by longevity, since Pete Alonso played 7 seasons to Xander Bogaerts's 13. 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
Xander Bogaerts — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Xander Bogaerts 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 Xander Bogaerts. Note that PIV actually grades Pete Alonso ahead, which means Xander Bogaerts's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Pete Alonso and Xander Bogaerts careers compare
Pete Alonso and Xander Bogaerts are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. The table compares 1,168 games of Pete Alonso with 1,819 of Xander Bogaerts across 7 and 13 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in home runs (307 to 210), slugging percentage (.517 to .438), and OPS (.861 to .787). At the plate, Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500), and Xander Bogaerts struck out more than walked (1,379 to 670). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Pete Alonso and Xander Bogaerts's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Pete Alonso vs Xander Bogaerts: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Xander Bogaerts?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Xander Bogaerts leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Xander Bogaerts hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Xander Bogaerts, with .283 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Xander Bogaerts, with 1,942 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.