Jose Altuve vs Nolan Arenado: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Altuve has played 2011–present as a hitter; Nolan Arenado 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
Jose Altuve (2011–present) and Nolan Arenado (2013–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 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? Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.
- Who drove in more runs? Nolan Arenado, with 1,270 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Nolan Arenado's 21,230.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Nolan Arenado's 0.
Jose Altuve
Nolan Arenado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Nolan Arenado. 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.
Jose Altuve and Nolan Arenado are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Nolan Arenado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 1,939 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 7,340 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,072 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 2,057 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 430 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,270 |
| Walks | Leads: 696 | 629 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,214 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 35 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .280 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .357 | .338 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .505 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .843 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve edges Nolan Arenado 22,947 to 21,230 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Nolan Arenado's 13, while Nolan Arenado carries the higher per-season figure (1,633 to 1,530). 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).
Jose Altuve — top 3 seasons by OPS
Nolan Arenado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Nolan Arenado owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Altuve. PIV agrees: Jose Altuve grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Altuve and Nolan Arenado careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2013 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 2,110 games for Jose Altuve and 1,939 for Nolan Arenado across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696), and Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629). Nolan Arenado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,057 hits leaving the park. Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Nolan Arenado's slugging percentage of .505 tops Jose Altuve's .462. Because Jose Altuve and Nolan Arenado are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Altuve vs Nolan Arenado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Nolan Arenado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Nolan Arenado in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Nolan Arenado hit more home runs?
- Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.