Moises Alou vs Jose Canseco: Career Stats Comparison
Moises Alou has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Moises Alou played 1990–2008 as a hitter; Jose Canseco played 1985–2001 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
Moises Alou (1990–2008) and Jose Canseco (1985–2001) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1980s respectively and share 12 seasons. Moises Alou finished with 2,134 hits and 332 home runs; Jose Canseco finished with 1,877 hits and 462 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Moises Alou, in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Jose Canseco, with 462 to Moises Alou's 332.
- Who had the higher OPS? Moises Alou, with .885 to Jose Canseco's .867.
- Who had the higher batting average? Moises Alou, with .303 to Jose Canseco's .266.
- Who had more hits? Moises Alou, with 2,134 to Jose Canseco's 1,877.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Canseco, with 1,407 to Moises Alou's 1,287.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Canseco, with 24,754 career PIV to Moises Alou's 24,616.
Moises Alou
Jose Canseco
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Moises Alou and Jose Canseco. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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.
| Statistic | Moises Alou | Jose Canseco |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,942 | 1,887 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,037 | 7,057 |
| Runs | 1,109 | Leads: 1,186 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,134 | 1,877 |
| Doubles | Leads: 421 | 340 |
| Triples | Leads: 39 | 14 |
| Home Runs | 332 | Leads: 462 |
| RBI | 1,287 | Leads: 1,407 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 906 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 894 | 1,942 |
| Stolen Bases | 106 | Leads: 200 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .303 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .353 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .515 |
| OPS | Leads: .885 | .867 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Canseco edges Moises Alou 24,754 to 24,616 — driven by per-season impact — 1,456 PIV per season to 1,448 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Canseco played 17 seasons to Moises Alou's 17. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Moises Alou — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jose Canseco — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Moises Alou leads 7 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: hits, doubles, triples, batting average, and others. Jose Canseco leads 5: runs, home runs, RBI, walks, and others. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Moises Alou. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Jose Canseco higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Moises Alou and Jose Canseco careers compare
From 1990 through 2001, Moises Alou and Jose Canseco were in the majors together. With 1,942 games against 1,887 across 17 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Moises Alou struck out more than walked (894 to 737), and Jose Canseco struck out more than walked (1,942 to 906). Jose Canseco is the more power-leaning hitter, with 462 of 1,877 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Jose Canseco stole more often per game played (106 steals in 1,942 games for Moises Alou, 200 in 1,887 for Jose Canseco). Moises Alou's slugging percentage of .516 tops Jose Canseco's .515.
Moises Alou vs Jose Canseco: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Moises Alou or Jose Canseco?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Moises Alou leads Jose Canseco in 7 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Moises Alou or Jose Canseco hit more home runs?
- Jose Canseco, with 462 to Moises Alou's 332.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Moises Alou, with .885 to Jose Canseco's .867.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Moises Alou, with .303 to Jose Canseco's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Moises Alou, with 2,134 to Jose Canseco's 1,877.