Jose Altuve vs Miguel Cabrera: Career Stats Comparison
Miguel Cabrera 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; Miguel Cabrera played 2003–2023 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 Miguel Cabrera (2003–2023) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; Miguel Cabrera finished with 3,174 hits and 511 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Miguel Cabrera, with 511 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Miguel Cabrera, with .901 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Miguel Cabrera, with .306 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits? Miguel Cabrera, with 3,174 to Jose Altuve's 2,519.
- Who drove in more runs? Miguel Cabrera, with 1,881 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Miguel Cabrera, with 49,680 career PIV to Jose Altuve's 22,947.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Miguel Cabrera's 1.
Jose Altuve
Miguel Cabrera
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Miguel Cabrera. 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 2000s 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 | Miguel Cabrera |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,110 | Leads: 2,797 |
| At-Bats | 8,405 | Leads: 10,356 |
| Runs | 1,306 | Leads: 1,551 |
| Hits | 2,519 | Leads: 3,174 |
| Doubles | 479 | Leads: 627 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 17 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 511 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,881 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 1,258 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 2,105 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 40 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | Leads: .306 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .382 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .518 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .901 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Miguel Cabrera outpaces Jose Altuve 49,680 to 22,947 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,366 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
Miguel Cabrera — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Miguel Cabrera 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 Miguel Cabrera. PIV agrees: Miguel Cabrera 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 Miguel Cabrera careers compare
Jose Altuve and Miguel Cabrera were active at the same time between 2011 and 2023. With 2,110 games against 2,797 across 15 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jose Altuve's edges on the table are triples (34 to 17) and stolen bases (330 to 40). At the plate, Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696), and Miguel Cabrera struck out more than walked (2,105 to 1,258). Miguel Cabrera is the more power-leaning hitter, with 511 of 3,174 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Jose Altuve stole more often per game played (330 steals in 2,110 games for Jose Altuve, 40 in 2,797 for Miguel Cabrera). Jose Altuve's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs Miguel Cabrera: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Miguel Cabrera?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Miguel Cabrera leads Jose Altuve in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Miguel Cabrera hit more home runs?
- Miguel Cabrera, with 511 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Miguel Cabrera, with .901 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Miguel Cabrera, with .306 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits?
- Miguel Cabrera, with 3,174 to Jose Altuve's 2,519.