Jose Altuve vs Jose 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; Jose Ramirez has played 2013–present 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 Jose Ramirez (2013–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Ramirez, with 1,002 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Jose Ramirez's 21,271.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Jose Ramirez's 0.
Jose Altuve
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Jose 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Altuve and Jose Ramirez are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 6,443 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,072 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 1,779 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 425 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 297 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,002 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 324 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .357 | .351 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .494 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve edges Jose Ramirez 22,947 to 21,271 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Jose Ramirez's 13, while Jose Ramirez carries the higher per-season figure (1,636 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
Jose 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 Jose 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.
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How the Jose Altuve and Jose Ramirez careers compare
Jose Altuve and Jose Ramirez are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2013. The two careers are close in length, 2,110 games for Jose Altuve and 1,734 for Jose Ramirez across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726). Home runs make up a larger share of Jose Ramirez's hits: 271 of 2,519 for Jose Altuve, 297 of 1,779 for Jose Ramirez. Jose Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jose Ramirez's slugging percentage of .494 tops Jose Altuve's .462. Jose Altuve and Jose Ramirez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Jose Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Jose Ramirez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Jose Ramirez, with 297 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.