Cody Bellinger vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Cody Bellinger 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). Cody Bellinger has played 2017–present as a hitter; J. T. Realmuto has played 2014–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
Cody Bellinger (2017–present) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Cody Bellinger has 1,233 hits and 242 home runs through October 12, 2026; J. T. Realmuto has 1,451 hits and 191 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? Cody Bellinger, with 242 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Cody Bellinger, with .812 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.
- Who drove in more runs? Cody Bellinger, with 768 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Cody Bellinger, with 10,298 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Cody Bellinger, with 1 World Series title to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Cody Bellinger
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cody Bellinger and J. T. Realmuto. 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.
Cody Bellinger and J. T. Realmuto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Cody Bellinger | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,289 | Leads: 1,496 |
| At-Bats | 4,726 | Leads: 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 763 | 748 |
| Hits | 1,233 | Leads: 1,451 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | 31 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 242 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 768 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 528 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 116 | 107 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .334 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .812 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Cody Bellinger outpaces J. T. Realmuto 10,298 to 5,655 — driven by per-season impact — 1,144 PIV per season to 471 — rather than by longevity, since Cody Bellinger played 9 seasons to J. T. Realmuto's 12. 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).
Cody Bellinger — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Cody Bellinger leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while J. T. Realmuto owns hits and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Cody Bellinger. PIV agrees: Cody Bellinger grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Cody Bellinger and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2017 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 1,289 games for Cody Bellinger and 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto across 9 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Cody Bellinger struck out more than walked (1,046 to 528), and J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Home runs make up a larger share of Cody Bellinger's hits: 242 of 1,233 for Cody Bellinger, 191 of 1,451 for J. T. Realmuto. Cody Bellinger was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Cody Bellinger and J. T. Realmuto are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Cody Bellinger vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Cody Bellinger or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Cody Bellinger leads J. T. Realmuto in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Cody Bellinger or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Cody Bellinger, with 242 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Cody Bellinger, with .812 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.