Adrian Beltre vs Alex Bregman: Career Stats Comparison
Adrian Beltre has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Adrian Beltre played 1998–2018 as a hitter; Alex Bregman has played 2016–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
Adrian Beltre (1998–2018) and Alex Bregman (2016–present) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Adrian Beltre finished with 3,166 hits and 477 home runs; Alex Bregman has 1,411 hits and 237 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? Adrian Beltre, with 477 to Alex Bregman's 237.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Bregman, with .842 to Adrian Beltre's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Adrian Beltre, with .286 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits? Adrian Beltre, with 3,166 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.
- Who drove in more runs? Adrian Beltre, with 1,707 to Alex Bregman's 818.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Adrian Beltre, with 22,100 career PIV to Alex Bregman's 15,924.
- Who won more championships? Alex Bregman, with 2 World Series titles to Adrian Beltre's 0.
Adrian Beltre
Alex Bregman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Adrian Beltre and Alex Bregman. 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 1990s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Alex Bregman is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Adrian Beltre | Alex Bregman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,933 | 1,380 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,068 | 5,198 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,524 | 850 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,166 | 1,411 |
| Doubles | Leads: 636 | 326 |
| Triples | Leads: 38 | 20 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 477 | 237 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,707 | 818 |
| Walks | Leads: 848 | 703 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,732 | 818 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 121 | 46 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .339 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .479 |
| OPS | .819 | Leads: .842 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adrian Beltre outpaces Alex Bregman 22,100 to 15,924 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Adrian Beltre played 21 seasons to Alex Bregman's 10, while Alex Bregman carries the higher per-season figure (1,592 to 1,052). 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).
Adrian Beltre — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alex Bregman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Adrian Beltre leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Alex Bregman owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Adrian Beltre. PIV agrees: Adrian Beltre grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Adrian Beltre and Alex Bregman careers compare
Adrian Beltre and Alex Bregman were active at the same time between 2016 and 2018. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Adrian Beltre appeared in 2,933 games to Alex Bregman's 1,380. Where Alex Bregman comes out ahead, it is in on-base percentage (.364 to .339) and OPS (.842 to .819). Adrian Beltre struck out more than walked (1,732 to 848); Alex Bregman struck out more than walked (818 to 703). On the bases, Adrian Beltre stole more often per game played (121 steals in 2,933 games for Adrian Beltre, 46 in 1,380 for Alex Bregman). Because Alex Bregman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Adrian Beltre vs Alex Bregman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Adrian Beltre or Alex Bregman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Adrian Beltre leads Alex Bregman in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Adrian Beltre or Alex Bregman hit more home runs?
- Adrian Beltre, with 477 to Alex Bregman's 237.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Bregman, with .842 to Adrian Beltre's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Adrian Beltre, with .286 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Adrian Beltre, with 3,166 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.