Jose Altuve vs George Brett: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 13 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; George Brett played 1973–1993 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 George Brett (1973–1993) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? George Brett, with 317 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Brett, with .857 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Jose Altuve's 2,519.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Brett, with 41,511 career PIV to Jose Altuve's 22,947.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to George Brett's 1.
Jose Altuve
George Brett
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and George Brett. 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 1970s 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 | George Brett |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,110 | Leads: 2,707 |
| At-Bats | 8,405 | Leads: 10,349 |
| Runs | 1,306 | Leads: 1,583 |
| Hits | 2,519 | Leads: 3,154 |
| Doubles | 479 | Leads: 665 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 137 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 317 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,596 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 1,096 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 908 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 201 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | Leads: .305 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .369 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .487 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .857 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Brett outpaces Jose Altuve 41,511 to 22,947 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,977 PIV per season to 1,530, across 21 seasons to 15. 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
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jose Altuve owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Brett. PIV agrees: George Brett 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 George Brett careers compare
No season is shared: George Brett played 1973–1993, Jose Altuve 2011–present. With 2,110 games against 2,707 across 15 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Jose Altuve are stolen bases (330 to 201). Plate discipline differs: Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696), but George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts). Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. George Brett's slugging percentage of .487 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 George Brett: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or George Brett?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Jose Altuve in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or George Brett hit more home runs?
- George Brett, with 317 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Brett, with .857 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Jose Altuve's 2,519.