Jose Altuve vs Joe Mauer: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Joe Mauer played 2004–2018 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 Joe Mauer (2004–2018) — 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; Joe Mauer finished with 2,123 hits and 143 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 Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS? Joe Mauer, with .827 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joe Mauer, with .306 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Joe Mauer's 2,123.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Altuve, with 939 to Joe Mauer's 923.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Joe Mauer's 20,061.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Joe Mauer's 0.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Joe Mauer. 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 | Joe Mauer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 1,858 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 6,930 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,018 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 2,123 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 428 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 30 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 143 |
| RBI | Leads: 939 | 923 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 939 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,034 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 52 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | Leads: .306 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .462 | .439 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve leads Joe Mauer 22,947 to 20,061 — driven by per-season impact — 1,530 PIV per season to 1,337 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Joe Mauer's 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
Joe Mauer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Joe Mauer owns batting average, 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 Joe Mauer careers compare
From 2011 through 2018, Jose Altuve and Joe Mauer were in the majors together. With 2,110 games against 1,858 across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Joe Mauer's edges on the table are walks (939 to 696), batting average (.306 to .300), and on-base percentage (.388 to .357). At the plate, Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696), and Joe Mauer struck out more than walked (1,034 to 939). Jose Altuve is the more power-leaning hitter, with 271 of 2,519 hits leaving the park. Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Jose Altuve is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Altuve vs Joe Mauer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Joe Mauer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Joe Mauer in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Joe Mauer hit more home runs?
- Jose Altuve, with 271 to Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Joe Mauer, with .827 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joe Mauer, with .306 to Jose Altuve's .300.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Joe Mauer's 2,123.