Jose Altuve vs Yogi Berra: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve and Yogi Berra are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Altuve has played 2011–present as a hitter; Yogi Berra played 1946–1965 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 Yogi Berra (1946–1965) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; Yogi Berra finished with 2,150 hits and 358 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Yogi Berra, with 358 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Yogi Berra, with .830 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Yogi Berra's .285.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Yogi Berra's 2,150.
- Who drove in more runs? Yogi Berra, with 1,430 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Yogi Berra's 21,371.
- Who won more championships? Yogi Berra, with 10 World Series titles to Jose Altuve's 2.
Jose Altuve
Yogi Berra
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Yogi Berra. 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, and the 2010s and the 1940s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Altuve is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Yogi Berra |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,110 | Leads: 2,120 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 7,555 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,175 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 2,150 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 321 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 49 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 358 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,430 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 704 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 414 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 30 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .357 | .348 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .482 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .830 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve edges Yogi Berra 22,947 to 21,371 — driven by per-season impact — 1,530 PIV per season to 1,125 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Yogi Berra's 19. 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
Yogi Berra — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Yogi Berra 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 Yogi Berra careers compare
No season is shared: Yogi Berra played 1946–1965, Jose Altuve 2011–present. The two careers are close in length, 2,110 games for Jose Altuve and 2,120 for Yogi Berra across 15 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696), while Yogi Berra walked more often than struck out (704 walks, 414 strikeouts). Yogi Berra is the more power-leaning hitter, with 358 of 2,150 hits leaving the park. Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Yogi Berra's slugging percentage of .482 tops Jose Altuve's .462. Jose Altuve's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs Yogi Berra: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jose Altuve or Yogi Berra hit more home runs?
- Yogi Berra, with 358 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Yogi Berra, with .830 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Yogi Berra's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Yogi Berra's 2,150.