Pete Alonso vs Phil Cavarretta: Career Stats Comparison
Phil Cavarretta 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; Phil Cavarretta played 1934–1955 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 Phil Cavarretta (1934–1955) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Pete Alonso has 1,112 hits and 307 home runs through October 12, 2026; Phil Cavarretta finished with 1,977 hits and 95 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 Phil Cavarretta's 95.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Phil Cavarretta's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average? Phil Cavarretta, with .293 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Phil Cavarretta, with 1,977 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Phil Cavarretta, with 920 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Phil Cavarretta, with 15,811 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Pete Alonso
Phil Cavarretta
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Phil Cavarretta. 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 1930s 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 | Phil Cavarretta |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 2,030 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 6,754 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 990 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 1,977 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 347 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 99 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 95 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 920 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 820 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 598 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 65 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .293 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .372 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .416 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .788 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Phil Cavarretta leads Pete Alonso 15,811 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Phil Cavarretta played 22 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 719). 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
Phil Cavarretta — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Phil Cavarretta 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 Phil Cavarretta. PIV agrees: Phil Cavarretta 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 Phil Cavarretta careers compare
No season is shared: Phil Cavarretta played 1934–1955, Pete Alonso 2019–present. The table compares 1,168 games of Pete Alonso with 2,030 of Phil Cavarretta across 7 and 22 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in home runs (307 to 95), slugging percentage (.517 to .416), and OPS (.861 to .788). Plate discipline differs: Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500), but Phil Cavarretta walked more often than struck out (820 walks, 598 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Pete Alonso's hits: 307 of 1,112 for Pete Alonso, 95 of 1,977 for Phil Cavarretta. Because Pete Alonso is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Pete Alonso vs Phil Cavarretta: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Phil Cavarretta?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Phil Cavarretta leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Phil Cavarretta hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Phil Cavarretta's 95.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Phil Cavarretta's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Phil Cavarretta, with .293 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Phil Cavarretta, with 1,977 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.