Moises Alou vs Kenny Lofton: Career Stats Comparison
Kenny Lofton has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Moises Alou played 1990–2008 as a hitter; Kenny Lofton played 1991–2007 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 Kenny Lofton (1991–2007) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Moises Alou finished with 2,134 hits and 332 home runs; Kenny Lofton finished with 2,428 hits and 130 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Moises Alou, with 332 to Kenny Lofton's 130.
- Who had the higher OPS? Moises Alou, with .885 to Kenny Lofton's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Moises Alou, with .303 to Kenny Lofton's .299.
- Who had more hits? Kenny Lofton, with 2,428 to Moises Alou's 2,134.
- Who drove in more runs? Moises Alou, with 1,287 to Kenny Lofton's 781.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Moises Alou, with 24,616 career PIV to Kenny Lofton's 10,495.
- Who won more championships? Moises Alou, with 1 World Series title to Kenny Lofton's 0.
Moises Alou
Kenny Lofton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Moises Alou and Kenny Lofton. 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.
| Statistic | Moises Alou | Kenny Lofton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,942 | Leads: 2,103 |
| At-Bats | 7,037 | Leads: 8,120 |
| Runs | 1,109 | Leads: 1,528 |
| Hits | 2,134 | Leads: 2,428 |
| Doubles | Leads: 421 | 383 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 116 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 332 | 130 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,287 | 781 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 945 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 894 | 1,016 |
| Stolen Bases | 106 | Leads: 622 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .303 | .299 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .372 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .423 |
| OPS | Leads: .885 | .794 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Moises Alou outpaces Kenny Lofton 24,616 to 10,495 — driven by per-season impact — 1,368 PIV per season to 525 — rather than by longevity, since Moises Alou played 18 seasons to Kenny Lofton's 20. 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).
Moises Alou — top 3 seasons by OPS
Kenny Lofton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Moises Alou leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OPS, while Kenny Lofton owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Moises Alou. PIV agrees: Moises Alou grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Moises Alou and Kenny Lofton careers compare
Moises Alou and Kenny Lofton were active at the same time between 1991 and 2007. The two careers are close in length, 1,942 games for Moises Alou and 2,103 for Kenny Lofton across 18 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Moises Alou struck out more than walked (894 to 737); Kenny Lofton struck out more than walked (1,016 to 945). Moises Alou is the more power-leaning hitter, with 332 of 2,134 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Kenny Lofton stole more often per game played (106 steals in 1,942 games for Moises Alou, 622 in 2,103 for Kenny Lofton).
Moises Alou vs Kenny Lofton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Moises Alou or Kenny Lofton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Kenny Lofton leads Moises Alou in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Moises Alou or Kenny Lofton hit more home runs?
- Moises Alou, with 332 to Kenny Lofton's 130.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Moises Alou, with .885 to Kenny Lofton's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Moises Alou, with .303 to Kenny Lofton's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Kenny Lofton, with 2,428 to Moises Alou's 2,134.