Jose Altuve vs Bobby Doerr: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve 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; Bobby Doerr played 1937–1951 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 Bobby Doerr (1937–1951) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 6, 2026; Bobby Doerr finished with 2,042 hits and 223 home runs. 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 Bobby Doerr's 223.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bobby Doerr, with .823 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Bobby Doerr's .288.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Bobby Doerr's 2,042.
- Who drove in more runs? Bobby Doerr, with 1,247 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Bobby Doerr's 21,613.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Bobby Doerr's 0.
Jose Altuve
Bobby Doerr
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Bobby Doerr. 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 1930s 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 | Bobby Doerr |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 1,865 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 7,093 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,094 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 2,042 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 381 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 89 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 223 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,247 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 809 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 608 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 54 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .288 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .362 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .462 | .461 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve edges Bobby Doerr 22,947 to 21,613 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Bobby Doerr's 14, while Bobby Doerr carries the higher per-season figure (1,544 to 1,530). 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
Bobby Doerr — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, home runs, runs, and stolen bases, while Bobby Doerr owns RBI, OBP, 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 Bobby Doerr careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Bobby Doerr's ended in 1951, and Jose Altuve debuted in 2011. With 2,110 games against 1,865 across 15 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696), while Bobby Doerr walked more often than struck out (809 walks, 608 strikeouts). Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Bobby Doerr holds the edge, .362 to .357. On the peak-season lists, Jose Altuve's best year is 2017 at .957 OPS and Bobby Doerr's is 1944 at .927 OPS; Jose Altuve has the stronger single season. Jose Altuve's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs Bobby Doerr: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Bobby Doerr?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Bobby Doerr in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Bobby Doerr hit more home runs?
- Jose Altuve, with 271 to Bobby Doerr's 223.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bobby Doerr, with .823 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Bobby Doerr's .288.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Bobby Doerr's 2,042.