Moises Alou vs Juan Gonzalez: Career Stats Comparison
Moises Alou has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Juan Gonzalez played 1989–2005 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 Juan Gonzalez (1989–2005) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 1980s respectively and share 16 seasons. Moises Alou finished with 2,134 hits and 332 home runs; Juan Gonzalez finished with 1,936 hits and 434 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 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Juan Gonzalez, with 434 to Moises Alou's 332.
- Who had the higher OPS? Juan Gonzalez, with .904 to Moises Alou's .885.
- Who had the higher batting average? Moises Alou, with .303 to Juan Gonzalez's .295.
- Who had more hits? Moises Alou, with 2,134 to Juan Gonzalez's 1,936.
- Who drove in more runs? Juan Gonzalez, with 1,404 to Moises Alou's 1,287.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Juan Gonzalez, with 25,105 career PIV to Moises Alou's 24,616.
Moises Alou
Juan Gonzalez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Moises Alou and Juan Gonzalez. 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 | Juan Gonzalez |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,942 | 1,689 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,037 | 6,556 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,109 | 1,061 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,134 | 1,936 |
| Doubles | Leads: 421 | 388 |
| Triples | Leads: 39 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 332 | Leads: 434 |
| RBI | 1,287 | Leads: 1,404 |
| Walks | Leads: 737 | 457 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 894 | 1,273 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 106 | 26 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .303 | .295 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .343 |
| Slugging % | .516 | Leads: .561 |
| OPS | .885 | Leads: .904 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Juan Gonzalez edges Moises Alou 25,105 to 24,616 — driven by per-season impact — 1,477 PIV per season to 1,448 — rather than by longevity, since Juan Gonzalez 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
Juan Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Moises Alou leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Juan Gonzalez leads 4: home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Moises Alou. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Juan Gonzalez higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Moises Alou and Juan Gonzalez careers compare
The careers of Moises Alou (1990–2008) and Juan Gonzalez (1989–2005) overlapped from 1990 to 2005, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,942 games against 1,689 across 17 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Juan Gonzalez comes out ahead, it is in home runs (434 to 332), RBI (1,404 to 1,287), and slugging percentage (.561 to .516). Moises Alou struck out more than walked (894 to 737); Juan Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,273 to 457). Juan Gonzalez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 434 of 1,936 hits leaving the park. Moises Alou was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Moises Alou vs Juan Gonzalez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Moises Alou or Juan Gonzalez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Moises Alou leads Juan Gonzalez in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Moises Alou or Juan Gonzalez hit more home runs?
- Juan Gonzalez, with 434 to Moises Alou's 332.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Juan Gonzalez, with .904 to Moises Alou's .885.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Moises Alou, with .303 to Juan Gonzalez's .295.
- Who had more hits?
- Moises Alou, with 2,134 to Juan Gonzalez's 1,936.