Jose Altuve vs Xander Bogaerts: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve has the better career line of the two, leading 14 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; Xander Bogaerts 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 Xander Bogaerts (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; Xander Bogaerts has 1,942 hits and 210 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 Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Altuve, with .818 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Xander Bogaerts's .283.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Xander Bogaerts's 1,942.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Altuve, with 939 to Xander Bogaerts's 895.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Xander Bogaerts's 12,603.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 2 World Series titles.
Jose Altuve
Xander Bogaerts
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Xander Bogaerts. 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 Xander Bogaerts are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Xander Bogaerts |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 1,819 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 6,869 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,016 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 1,942 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 402 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 19 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 210 |
| RBI | Leads: 939 | 895 |
| Walks | Leads: 696 | 670 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,379 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 148 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .357 | .349 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .462 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .818 | .787 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve outpaces Xander Bogaerts 22,947 to 12,603 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,530 PIV per season to 969, across 15 seasons to 13. 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
Xander Bogaerts — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Xander Bogaerts owns no headline categories. 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 Xander Bogaerts careers compare
Jose Altuve and Xander Bogaerts are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2013. With 2,110 games against 1,819 across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jose Altuve leads every scored row of the table. Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); Xander Bogaerts struck out more than walked (1,379 to 670). On the bases, Jose Altuve stole more often per game played (330 steals in 2,110 games for Jose Altuve, 148 in 1,819 for Xander Bogaerts). In on-base percentage, Jose Altuve holds the edge, .357 to .349. Because Jose Altuve and Xander Bogaerts are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Altuve vs Xander Bogaerts: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Xander Bogaerts?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Xander Bogaerts in 14 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Xander Bogaerts hit more home runs?
- Jose Altuve, with 271 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Altuve, with .818 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Xander Bogaerts's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Xander Bogaerts's 1,942.