Jose Altuve vs Robinson Cano: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 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 Robinson Cano (2005–2022) — 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 6, 2026; Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Robinson Cano, with 335 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Jose Altuve's 2,519.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Jose Altuve's 22,947.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Robinson Cano's 1.
Jose Altuve
Robinson Cano
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Robinson Cano. 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Robinson Cano |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,110 | Leads: 2,267 |
| At-Bats | 8,405 | Leads: 8,773 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,262 |
| Hits | 2,519 | Leads: 2,639 |
| Doubles | 479 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 33 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 335 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,306 |
| Walks | Leads: 696 | 620 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,214 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 51 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | Leads: .301 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .357 | .351 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .488 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .839 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano leads Jose Altuve 25,312 to 22,947 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Jose Altuve's 15, while Jose Altuve carries the higher per-season figure (1,530 to 1,332). 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
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Jose Altuve owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano 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 Robinson Cano careers compare
Jose Altuve and Robinson Cano were active at the same time between 2011 and 2022. With 2,110 games against 2,267 across 15 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620). Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Robinson Cano holds the edge, .488 to .462. On the peak-season lists, Jose Altuve's best year is 2017 at .957 OPS and Robinson Cano's is 2012 at .929 OPS; Jose Altuve has the stronger single season. Because Jose Altuve is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Altuve vs Robinson Cano: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Robinson Cano?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Jose Altuve in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Robinson Cano hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Jose Altuve's 2,519.