Pete Alonso vs Anthony Rizzo: Career Stats Comparison
Anthony Rizzo 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; Anthony Rizzo played 2011–2024 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 Anthony Rizzo (2011–2024) — 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; Anthony Rizzo finished with 1,644 hits and 303 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 Anthony Rizzo's 303.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Anthony Rizzo's .828.
- Who had the higher batting average? Anthony Rizzo, with .261 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Anthony Rizzo, with 1,644 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Anthony Rizzo, with 965 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Anthony Rizzo, with 20,339 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
- Who won more championships? Anthony Rizzo, with 1 World Series title to Pete Alonso's 0.
Pete Alonso
Anthony Rizzo
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Anthony Rizzo. 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 is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Anthony Rizzo |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 1,727 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 6,288 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 922 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 1,644 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 338 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 22 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 303 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 965 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 781 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,208 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 72 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .261 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .467 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .828 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Anthony Rizzo outpaces Pete Alonso 20,339 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Anthony Rizzo played 15 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,356). 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
Anthony Rizzo — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Anthony Rizzo 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 Anthony Rizzo. PIV agrees: Anthony Rizzo 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 Anthony Rizzo careers compare
The careers of Pete Alonso (2019–present) and Anthony Rizzo (2011–2024) overlapped from 2019 to 2024, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,168 games against 1,727 across 7 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in home runs (307 to 303), slugging percentage (.517 to .467), and OPS (.861 to .828). At the plate, Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500), and Anthony Rizzo struck out more than walked (1,208 to 781). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Pete Alonso's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Pete Alonso vs Anthony Rizzo: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Anthony Rizzo?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Anthony Rizzo leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Anthony Rizzo hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Anthony Rizzo's 303.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Anthony Rizzo's .828.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Anthony Rizzo, with .261 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Anthony Rizzo, with 1,644 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.