Jose Altuve vs Christian Yelich: 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; Christian Yelich 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 Christian Yelich (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; Christian Yelich has 1,845 hits and 245 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 Altuve, with 271 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS? Christian Yelich, with .829 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Altuve, with 939 to Christian Yelich's 910.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Christian Yelich's 20,940.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Christian Yelich's 0.
Jose Altuve
Christian Yelich
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Christian Yelich. 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 Christian Yelich are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Christian Yelich |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 6,550 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,102 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 1,845 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 350 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 245 |
| RBI | Leads: 939 | 910 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 883 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,683 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 232 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .282 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .370 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .462 | .459 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve leads Christian Yelich 22,947 to 20,940 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Christian Yelich's 13, while Christian Yelich carries the higher per-season figure (1,611 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
Christian Yelich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Christian Yelich owns 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 Christian Yelich careers compare
Jose Altuve and Christian Yelich are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2013. With 2,110 games against 1,734 across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Christian Yelich comes out ahead, it is in triples (37 to 34), walks (883 to 696), and on-base percentage (.370 to .357). Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); Christian Yelich struck out more than walked (1,683 to 883). Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jose Altuve holds the edge, .462 to .459. Because Jose Altuve and Christian Yelich are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Altuve vs Christian Yelich: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Christian Yelich?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Altuve leads Christian Yelich in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Christian Yelich hit more home runs?
- Jose Altuve, with 271 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Christian Yelich, with .829 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.