Pete Alonso vs Rod Carew: Career Stats Comparison
Rod Carew 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; Rod Carew played 1967–1985 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 Rod Carew (1967–1985) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Pete Alonso has 1,112 hits and 307 home runs through October 12, 2026; Rod Carew finished with 3,053 hits and 92 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 Rod Carew's 92.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Rod Carew's .822.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rod Carew, with .328 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Rod Carew, with 3,053 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Rod Carew, with 1,015 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rod Carew, with 35,141 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Pete Alonso
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Rod Carew. 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 1960s 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 | Rod Carew |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 2,469 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 9,315 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,424 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 3,053 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 445 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 112 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 92 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 1,015 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 1,018 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,028 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 353 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .328 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .393 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .429 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .822 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rod Carew outpaces Pete Alonso 35,141 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Rod Carew played 19 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,850). 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
Rod Carew — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rod Carew 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 Rod Carew. PIV agrees: Rod Carew 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 Rod Carew careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Rod Carew's ended in 1985, and Pete Alonso debuted in 2019. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Pete Alonso has appeared in 1,168 games to Rod Carew's 2,469. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in home runs (307 to 92), slugging percentage (.517 to .429), and OPS (.861 to .822). Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500); Rod Carew struck out more than walked (1,028 to 1,018). 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 Rod Carew: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Rod Carew?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rod Carew leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Rod Carew hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Rod Carew's 92.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Rod Carew's .822.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rod Carew, with .328 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Rod Carew, with 3,053 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.