Jose Altuve vs Aramis Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Aramis Ramirez played 1998–2015 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 Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; Aramis Ramirez finished with 2,303 hits and 386 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aramis Ramirez, with .833 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Aramis Ramirez's .283.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Aramis Ramirez's 2,303.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Aramis Ramirez's 19,345.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Aramis Ramirez's 0.
Jose Altuve
Aramis Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Aramis Ramirez. 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 1990s 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 | Aramis Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,110 | Leads: 2,194 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 8,136 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,098 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 2,303 |
| Doubles | 479 | Leads: 495 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 386 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,417 |
| Walks | Leads: 696 | 633 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,238 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .357 | .341 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .492 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve leads Aramis Ramirez 22,947 to 19,345 — driven by per-season impact — 1,530 PIV per season to 967 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Aramis Ramirez's 20. 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
Aramis Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Aramis Ramirez owns home runs, RBI, 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 Aramis Ramirez careers compare
From 2011 through 2015, Jose Altuve and Aramis Ramirez were in the majors together. With 2,110 games against 2,194 across 15 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); Aramis Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,238 to 633). Aramis Ramirez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 2,303 hits leaving the park. Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Aramis Ramirez's slugging percentage of .492 tops Jose Altuve's .462. Jose Altuve owns the better peak by OPS: .957 OPS in 2017 for Jose Altuve against .951 OPS in 2004 for Aramis Ramirez. Jose Altuve's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs Aramis Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Aramis Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Aramis Ramirez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Aramis Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .833 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Aramis Ramirez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Aramis Ramirez's 2,303.