Alex Bregman vs Frank Malzone: Career Stats Comparison
Alex Bregman has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Frank Malzone played 1955–1966 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 Frank Malzone (1955–1966) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Alex Bregman has 1,411 hits and 237 home runs through October 12, 2026; Frank Malzone finished with 1,486 hits and 133 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 Frank Malzone's 133.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Bregman, with .842 to Frank Malzone's .714.
- Who had the higher batting average? Frank Malzone, with .274 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits? Frank Malzone, with 1,486 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.
- Who drove in more runs? Alex Bregman, with 818 to Frank Malzone's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Alex Bregman, with 15,924 career PIV to Frank Malzone's 491.
- Who won more championships? Alex Bregman, with 2 World Series titles to Frank Malzone's 0.
Alex Bregman
Frank Malzone
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alex Bregman and Frank Malzone. 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 1950s 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 | Frank Malzone |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,380 | Leads: 1,441 |
| At-Bats | 5,198 | Leads: 5,428 |
| Runs | Leads: 850 | 647 |
| Hits | 1,411 | Leads: 1,486 |
| Doubles | Leads: 326 | 239 |
| Triples | 20 | Leads: 21 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 237 | 133 |
| RBI | Leads: 818 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 703 | 337 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 818 | 434 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 46 | 14 |
| Batting Avg | .271 | Leads: .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .364 | .315 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .479 | .399 |
| OPS | Leads: .842 | .714 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Alex Bregman outpaces Frank Malzone 15,924 to 491 — driven by per-season impact — 1,592 PIV per season to 41 — rather than by longevity, since Alex Bregman played 10 seasons to Frank Malzone'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).
Alex Bregman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Frank Malzone — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Alex Bregman leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Frank Malzone owns hits 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 Alex Bregman and Frank Malzone careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Frank Malzone's ended in 1966, and Alex Bregman debuted in 2016. With 1,380 games against 1,441 across 10 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Alex Bregman struck out more than walked (818 to 703); Frank Malzone struck out more than walked (434 to 337). Home runs make up a larger share of Alex Bregman's hits: 237 of 1,411 for Alex Bregman, 133 of 1,486 for Frank Malzone. In slugging percentage, Alex Bregman holds the edge, .479 to .399. Because Alex Bregman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Alex Bregman vs Frank Malzone: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alex Bregman or Frank Malzone?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Alex Bregman leads Frank Malzone in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alex Bregman or Frank Malzone hit more home runs?
- Alex Bregman, with 237 to Frank Malzone's 133.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Bregman, with .842 to Frank Malzone's .714.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Frank Malzone, with .274 to Alex Bregman's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Frank Malzone, with 1,486 to Alex Bregman's 1,411.