Pete Alonso vs Justin Morneau: Career Stats Comparison
Justin Morneau 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; Justin Morneau played 2003–2016 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 Justin Morneau (2003–2016) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Pete Alonso has 1,112 hits and 307 home runs through October 12, 2026; Justin Morneau finished with 1,603 hits and 247 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 Justin Morneau's 247.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Justin Morneau's .828.
- Who had the higher batting average? Justin Morneau, with .281 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Justin Morneau, with 1,603 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Justin Morneau, with 985 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Pete Alonso, with 13,899 career PIV to Justin Morneau's 13,464.
Pete Alonso
Justin Morneau
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Justin Morneau. 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 2000s 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 | Justin Morneau |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 1,545 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 5,699 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 772 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 1,603 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 349 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 23 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 247 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 985 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 573 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 988 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 23 | 5 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .281 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .481 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .828 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pete Alonso edges Justin Morneau 13,899 to 13,464 — driven by per-season impact — 1,986 PIV per season to 898 — rather than by longevity, since Pete Alonso played 7 seasons to Justin Morneau's 15. 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
Justin Morneau — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Justin Morneau leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Pete Alonso owns home runs, stolen bases, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Justin Morneau. Note that PIV actually grades Pete Alonso ahead, which means Justin Morneau's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Pete Alonso and Justin Morneau careers compare
No season is shared: Justin Morneau played 2003–2016, Pete Alonso 2019–present. With 1,168 games against 1,545 across 7 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Pete Alonso's edges on the table are home runs (307 to 247), stolen bases (23 to 5), and slugging percentage (.517 to .481). Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500); Justin Morneau struck out more than walked (988 to 573). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Justin Morneau'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 Justin Morneau: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Justin Morneau?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Justin Morneau leads Pete Alonso in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Justin Morneau hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Justin Morneau's 247.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Justin Morneau's .828.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Justin Morneau, with .281 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Justin Morneau, with 1,603 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.