Alex Bregman vs George Kell: Career Stats Comparison
George Kell 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). Alex Bregman has played 2016–present as a hitter; George Kell played 1943–1957 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
Alex Bregman (2016–present) and George Kell (1943–1957) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Alex Bregman has 1,411 hits and 237 home runs through October 12, 2026; George Kell finished with 2,054 hits and 78 home runs. 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 George Kell's 78.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Bregman, with .842 to George Kell's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Kell, with .306 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits? George Kell, with 2,054 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.
- Who drove in more runs? George Kell, with 870 to Alex Bregman's 818.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Alex Bregman, with 15,924 career PIV to George Kell's 12,722.
- Who won more championships? Alex Bregman, with 2 World Series titles to George Kell's 0.
Alex Bregman
George Kell
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alex Bregman and George Kell. 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 2010s and the 1940s 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 | Alex Bregman | George Kell |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,380 | Leads: 1,795 |
| At-Bats | 5,198 | Leads: 6,702 |
| Runs | 850 | Leads: 881 |
| Hits | 1,411 | Leads: 2,054 |
| Doubles | 326 | Leads: 385 |
| Triples | 20 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 237 | 78 |
| RBI | 818 | Leads: 870 |
| Walks | Leads: 703 | 621 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 818 | 287 |
| Stolen Bases | 46 | Leads: 51 |
| Batting Avg | .271 | Leads: .306 |
| On-Base % | .364 | Leads: .367 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .479 | .414 |
| OPS | Leads: .842 | .781 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Alex Bregman leads George Kell 15,924 to 12,722 — driven by per-season impact — 1,592 PIV per season to 670 — rather than by longevity, since Alex Bregman played 10 seasons to George Kell's 19. 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).
Alex Bregman — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Kell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Kell leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Alex Bregman owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Kell. Note that PIV actually grades Alex Bregman ahead, which means George Kell's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Alex Bregman and George Kell careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: George Kell's ended in 1957, and Alex Bregman debuted in 2016. With 1,380 games against 1,795 across 10 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Alex Bregman's edges on the table are home runs (237 to 78), walks (703 to 621), and slugging percentage (.479 to .414). At the plate, Alex Bregman struck out more than walked (818 to 703), while George Kell walked more often than struck out (621 walks, 287 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Alex Bregman's hits: 237 of 1,411 for Alex Bregman, 78 of 2,054 for George Kell. Because Alex Bregman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Alex Bregman vs George Kell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alex Bregman or George Kell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Kell leads Alex Bregman in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alex Bregman or George Kell hit more home runs?
- Alex Bregman, with 237 to George Kell's 78.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Bregman, with .842 to George Kell's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Kell, with .306 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- George Kell, with 2,054 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.