Pete Alonso vs Christian Yelich: Career Stats Comparison
Christian Yelich 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; Christian Yelich has played 2013–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 Christian Yelich (2013–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; Christian Yelich has 1,845 hits and 245 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 Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average? Christian Yelich, with .282 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Christian Yelich, with 1,845 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Christian Yelich, with 910 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Christian Yelich, with 20,940 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Pete Alonso
Christian Yelich
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso and Christian Yelich. 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 Christian Yelich are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Christian Yelich |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 1,734 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 6,550 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 1,102 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 1,845 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 350 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 307 | 245 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 910 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 883 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,683 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 232 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .282 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .370 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .459 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Christian Yelich outpaces Pete Alonso 20,940 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Christian Yelich played 13 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,611). 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
Christian Yelich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Christian Yelich 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 Christian Yelich. PIV agrees: Christian Yelich 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 Christian Yelich careers compare
Pete Alonso and Christian Yelich are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. With 1,168 games against 1,734 across 7 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in home runs (307 to 245), slugging percentage (.517 to .459), and OPS (.861 to .829). Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500); Christian Yelich struck out more than walked (1,683 to 883). Pete Alonso is the more power-leaning hitter, with 307 of 1,112 hits leaving the park. Christian Yelich was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Pete Alonso and Christian Yelich are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Pete Alonso vs Christian Yelich: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Christian Yelich?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Christian Yelich leads Pete Alonso in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Christian Yelich hit more home runs?
- Pete Alonso, with 307 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Christian Yelich, with .282 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Christian Yelich, with 1,845 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.