Pete Alonso vs Frank McCormick: Career Stats Comparison
Frank McCormick 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; Frank McCormick played 1934–1948 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 Frank McCormick (1934–1948) — 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; Frank McCormick finished with 1,711 hits and 128 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 Frank McCormick's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Frank McCormick's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average? Frank McCormick, with .299 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Frank McCormick, with 1,711 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Frank McCormick, with 951 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Pete Alonso, with 13,899 career PIV to Frank McCormick's 11,670.
- Who won more championships? Frank McCormick, with 1 World Series title to Pete Alonso's 0.
Pete Alonso
Frank McCormick
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Frank McCormick. 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 | Frank McCormick |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 1,534 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 5,723 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 722 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 1,711 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 334 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 26 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 128 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 951 |
| Walks | Leads: 500 | 399 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 189 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 27 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .299 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .434 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .781 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Alonso leads Frank McCormick 13,899 to 11,670 — driven by per-season impact — 1,986 PIV per season to 834 — rather than by longevity, since Pete Alonso played 7 seasons to Frank McCormick's 14. 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
Frank McCormick — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Frank McCormick 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 Frank McCormick. Note that PIV actually grades Pete Alonso ahead, which means Frank McCormick's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Pete Alonso and Frank McCormick careers compare
No season is shared: Frank McCormick played 1934–1948, Pete Alonso 2019–present. With 1,168 games against 1,534 across 7 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Pete Alonso's edges on the table are home runs (307 to 128), walks (500 to 399), and slugging percentage (.517 to .434). Plate discipline differs: Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500), but Frank McCormick walked more often than struck out (399 walks, 189 strikeouts). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Frank McCormick's on-base percentage of .348 tops Pete Alonso's .344. Because Pete Alonso is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Pete Alonso vs Frank McCormick: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Frank McCormick?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Frank McCormick leads Pete Alonso in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Frank McCormick hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Frank McCormick's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Frank McCormick's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Frank McCormick, with .299 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Frank McCormick, with 1,711 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.