Jose Altuve vs Mike Trout: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve and Mike Trout are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Altuve has played 2011–present as a hitter; Mike Trout has played 2011–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 Mike Trout (2011–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; Mike Trout has 1,878 hits and 426 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? Mike Trout, with 426 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Trout, with .963 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Mike Trout's .290.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Mike Trout's 1,878.
- Who drove in more runs? Mike Trout, with 1,072 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mike Trout, with 44,462 career PIV to Jose Altuve's 22,947.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Mike Trout's 0.
Jose Altuve
Mike Trout
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Mike Trout. 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 Mike Trout are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Mike Trout |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 1,790 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 6,480 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,282 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 1,878 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 351 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 426 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,072 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 1,174 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,828 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 225 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .290 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .405 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .558 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .963 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Trout outpaces Jose Altuve 44,462 to 22,947 — driven by per-season impact — 2,964 PIV per season to 1,530 — rather than by longevity, since Mike Trout played 15 seasons to Jose Altuve'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
Mike Trout — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Trout leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Jose Altuve owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mike Trout. PIV agrees: Mike Trout 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 Mike Trout careers compare
Jose Altuve and Mike Trout are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2011. The two careers are close in length, 2,110 games for Jose Altuve and 1,790 for Mike Trout across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); Mike Trout struck out more than walked (1,828 to 1,174). Mike Trout is the more power-leaning hitter, with 426 of 1,878 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Jose Altuve stole more often per game played (330 steals in 2,110 games for Jose Altuve, 225 in 1,790 for Mike Trout). Jose Altuve and Mike Trout's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs Mike Trout: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jose Altuve or Mike Trout hit more home runs?
- Mike Trout, with 426 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Trout, with .963 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Mike Trout's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Mike Trout's 1,878.