Adrian Beltre vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Adrian Beltre has the better career line of the two, leading 14 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; 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
Adrian Beltre (1998–2018) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–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; 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? Adrian Beltre, with 477 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Adrian Beltre, with .819 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Adrian Beltre, with .286 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Adrian Beltre, with 3,166 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Adrian Beltre, with 1,707 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Adrian Beltre, with 22,100 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
Adrian Beltre
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Adrian Beltre 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, 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.
J. T. Realmuto is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Adrian Beltre | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,933 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,068 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,524 | 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,166 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 636 | 298 |
| Triples | Leads: 38 | 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 477 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,707 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 848 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,732 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 121 | 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .339 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .819 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adrian Beltre outpaces J. T. Realmuto 22,100 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,052 PIV per season to 471, across 21 seasons to 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).
Adrian Beltre — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Adrian Beltre leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. T. Realmuto owns no headline categories. 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 J. T. Realmuto careers compare
Adrian Beltre and J. T. Realmuto were active at the same time between 2014 and 2018. Adrian Beltre has the far longer record, 2,933 games against 1,496 across 21 and 12 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Every scored category on the table goes to Adrian Beltre. Adrian Beltre struck out more than walked (1,732 to 848); J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Adrian Beltre's slugging percentage of .480 tops J. T. Realmuto's .438. Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Adrian Beltre vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Adrian Beltre or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Adrian Beltre leads J. T. Realmuto in 14 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Adrian Beltre or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Adrian Beltre, with 477 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Adrian Beltre, with .819 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Adrian Beltre, with .286 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Adrian Beltre, with 3,166 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.