Pete Alonso vs Tony Perez: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Perez 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; Tony Perez played 1964–1986 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 Tony Perez (1964–1986) — 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; Tony Perez finished with 2,732 hits and 379 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Tony Perez, with 379 to Pete Alonso's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Tony Perez's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tony Perez, with .279 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Perez, with 1,652 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Perez, with 28,896 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
- Who won more championships? Tony Perez, with 2 World Series titles to Pete Alonso's 0.
Pete Alonso
Tony Perez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Tony Perez. 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 | Tony Perez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 2,777 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 9,778 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,272 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 2,732 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 505 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 79 |
| Home Runs | 307 | Leads: 379 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 1,652 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 925 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,867 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 49 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .344 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .463 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .804 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Perez outpaces Pete Alonso 28,896 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Tony Perez played 23 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,256). 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
Tony Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tony Perez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Pete Alonso owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tony Perez. PIV agrees: Tony Perez 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 Tony Perez careers compare
No season is shared: Tony Perez played 1964–1986, Pete Alonso 2019–present. Tony Perez has the far longer record, 2,777 games against 1,168 across 7 and 23 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Pete Alonso's edges on the table are on-base percentage (.344 to .341), slugging percentage (.517 to .463), and OPS (.861 to .804). Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500); Tony Perez struck out more than walked (1,867 to 925). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Pete Alonso's slugging percentage of .517 tops Tony Perez's .463. Pete Alonso's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Pete Alonso vs Tony Perez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Tony Perez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tony Perez leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Tony Perez hit more home runs?
- Tony Perez, with 379 to Pete Alonso's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Tony Perez's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tony Perez, with .279 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.