Michael Brantley vs Alex Bregman: Career Stats Comparison
Michael Brantley and Alex Bregman are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Michael Brantley played 2009–2023 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
Michael Brantley (2009–2023) and Alex Bregman (2016–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Michael Brantley finished with 1,656 hits and 129 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? Alex Bregman, with 237 to Michael Brantley's 129.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Bregman, with .842 to Michael Brantley's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Michael Brantley, with .298 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits? Michael Brantley, with 1,656 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.
- Who drove in more runs? Alex Bregman, with 818 to Michael Brantley's 720.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Alex Bregman, with 15,924 career PIV to Michael Brantley's 11,049.
- Who won more championships? Alex Bregman, with 2 World Series titles to Michael Brantley's 1.
Michael Brantley
Alex Bregman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Michael Brantley 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 2000s 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 | Michael Brantley | Alex Bregman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,445 | 1,380 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,566 | 5,198 |
| Runs | 758 | Leads: 850 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,656 | 1,411 |
| Doubles | Leads: 348 | 326 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 20 |
| Home Runs | 129 | Leads: 237 |
| RBI | 720 | Leads: 818 |
| Walks | 485 | Leads: 703 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 658 | 818 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 125 | 46 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .298 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .355 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | .439 | Leads: .479 |
| OPS | .794 | Leads: .842 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Alex Bregman outpaces Michael Brantley 15,924 to 11,049 — driven by per-season impact — 1,592 PIV per season to 737 — rather than by longevity, since Alex Bregman played 10 seasons to Michael Brantley's 15. 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).
Michael Brantley — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alex Bregman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Alex Bregman leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Michael Brantley owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Alex Bregman. PIV agrees: Alex Bregman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Michael Brantley and Alex Bregman careers compare
Michael Brantley and Alex Bregman were active at the same time between 2016 and 2023. With 1,445 games against 1,380 across 15 and 10 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Michael Brantley struck out more than walked (658 to 485), and Alex Bregman struck out more than walked (818 to 703). Alex Bregman is the more power-leaning hitter, with 237 of 1,411 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Michael Brantley stole more often per game played (125 steals in 1,445 games for Michael Brantley, 46 in 1,380 for Alex Bregman). In slugging percentage, Alex Bregman holds the edge, .479 to .439. Alex Bregman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Michael Brantley vs Alex Bregman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Michael Brantley or Alex Bregman hit more home runs?
- Alex Bregman, with 237 to Michael Brantley's 129.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Bregman, with .842 to Michael Brantley's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Michael Brantley, with .298 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Michael Brantley, with 1,656 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.