Pete Alonso vs Francisco Lindor: Career Stats Comparison
Francisco Lindor has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Francisco Lindor has played 2015–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 Francisco Lindor (2015–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; Francisco Lindor has 1,758 hits and 300 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 Francisco Lindor's 300.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Francisco Lindor's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? Francisco Lindor, with .270 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Francisco Lindor, with 1,758 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Francisco Lindor, with 905 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Francisco Lindor, with 14,684 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Pete Alonso
Francisco Lindor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor. 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 Francisco Lindor are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Francisco Lindor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 1,640 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 6,504 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,074 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 1,758 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 351 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 30 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 300 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 905 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 634 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,215 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 219 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .344 | .340 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Francisco Lindor edges Pete Alonso 14,684 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Francisco Lindor played 11 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,335). 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
Francisco Lindor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Francisco Lindor leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Pete Alonso owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Francisco Lindor. PIV agrees: Francisco Lindor 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 Francisco Lindor careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2019 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 1,168 games for Pete Alonso and 1,640 for Francisco Lindor across 7 and 11 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in home runs (307 to 300), on-base percentage (.344 to .340), and slugging percentage (.517 to .472). At the plate, Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500), and Francisco Lindor struck out more than walked (1,215 to 634). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Pete Alonso vs Francisco Lindor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Francisco Lindor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Francisco Lindor leads Pete Alonso in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Francisco Lindor hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Francisco Lindor's 300.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Francisco Lindor's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Francisco Lindor, with .270 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Francisco Lindor, with 1,758 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.