Jose Altuve vs Luis Arraez: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; Luis Arraez has played 2019–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 Luis Arraez (2019–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; Luis Arraez has 1,213 hits and 42 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? Jose Altuve, with 271 to Luis Arraez's 42.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Altuve, with .818 to Luis Arraez's .775.
- Who had the higher batting average? Luis Arraez, with .316 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Luis Arraez's 1,213.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Altuve, with 939 to Luis Arraez's 372.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Luis Arraez's 5,038.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Luis Arraez's 0.
Jose Altuve
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Luis Arraez. 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 Luis Arraez are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Luis Arraez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 991 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 3,840 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 503 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 1,213 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 202 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 42 |
| RBI | Leads: 939 | 372 |
| Walks | Leads: 696 | 264 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 243 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 41 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | Leads: .316 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .360 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .462 | .414 |
| OPS | Leads: .818 | .775 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve outpaces Luis Arraez 22,947 to 5,038 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,530 PIV per season to 630, across 15 seasons to 8. 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
Luis Arraez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Luis Arraez owns batting average and OBP. 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 Luis Arraez careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2019 on, with both players still active. Jose Altuve has the far longer record, 2,110 games against 991 across 15 and 8 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Luis Arraez are batting average (.316 to .300) and on-base percentage (.360 to .357). Plate discipline differs: Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696), but Luis Arraez walked more often than struck out (264 walks, 243 strikeouts). Jose Altuve is the more power-leaning hitter, with 271 of 2,519 hits leaving the park. Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jose Altuve's slugging percentage of .462 tops Luis Arraez's .414. Because Jose Altuve and Luis Arraez are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Altuve vs Luis Arraez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Luis Arraez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Luis Arraez in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Luis Arraez hit more home runs?
- Jose Altuve, with 271 to Luis Arraez's 42.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Altuve, with .818 to Luis Arraez's .775.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Luis Arraez, with .316 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Luis Arraez's 1,213.