Jose Altuve vs David Wright: 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; David Wright 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 David Wright (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; David Wright finished with 1,777 hits and 242 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 David Wright's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? David Wright, with .867 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to David Wright's .296.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to David Wright's 1,777.
- Who drove in more runs? David Wright, with 970 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to David Wright's 22,524.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to David Wright's 0.
Jose Altuve
David Wright
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and David Wright. 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 | David Wright |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 1,585 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 5,998 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 949 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 1,777 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 390 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 26 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 242 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 970 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 762 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,292 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 196 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .296 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .376 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .491 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .867 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve edges David Wright 22,947 to 22,524 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to David Wright's 14, while David Wright carries the higher per-season figure (1,609 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
David Wright — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, home runs, runs, and stolen bases, while David Wright 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 David Wright careers compare
The careers of Jose Altuve (2011–present) and David Wright (2004–2018) overlapped from 2011 to 2018, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,110 games against 1,585 across 15 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); David Wright struck out more than walked (1,292 to 762). On the bases, Jose Altuve stole more often per game played (330 steals in 2,110 games for Jose Altuve, 196 in 1,585 for David Wright). In slugging percentage, David Wright holds the edge, .491 to .462. Jose Altuve's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs David Wright: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or David Wright?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads David Wright in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or David Wright hit more home runs?
- Jose Altuve, with 271 to David Wright's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- David Wright, with .867 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to David Wright's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to David Wright's 1,777.