Roger Bresnahan vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
J. T. Realmuto has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Roger Bresnahan played 1897–1915 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
Roger Bresnahan (1897–1915) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1890s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Roger Bresnahan finished with 1,252 hits and 26 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? J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Roger Bresnahan's 26.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roger Bresnahan, with .764 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roger Bresnahan, with .279 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Roger Bresnahan's 1,252.
- Who drove in more runs? J. T. Realmuto, with 728 to Roger Bresnahan's 530.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Roger Bresnahan, with 18,191 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Roger Bresnahan, with 1 World Series title to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Roger Bresnahan
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roger Bresnahan 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 1890s 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 | Roger Bresnahan | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,446 | Leads: 1,496 |
| At-Bats | 4,481 | Leads: 5,464 |
| Runs | 682 | Leads: 748 |
| Hits | 1,252 | Leads: 1,451 |
| Doubles | 218 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | Leads: 71 | 35 |
| Home Runs | 26 | Leads: 191 |
| RBI | 530 | Leads: 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 714 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 403 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 212 | 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .279 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .386 | .324 |
| Slugging % | .377 | Leads: .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .764 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roger Bresnahan outpaces J. T. Realmuto 18,191 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,011 PIV per season to 471, across 18 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).
Roger Bresnahan — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roger Bresnahan leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while J. T. Realmuto owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roger Bresnahan. PIV agrees: Roger Bresnahan grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Roger Bresnahan and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
Roger Bresnahan (1897–1915) was finished before J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,446 games against 1,496 across 18 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Roger Bresnahan walked more often than struck out (714 walks, 403 strikeouts), while J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Home runs make up a larger share of J. T. Realmuto's hits: 26 of 1,252 for Roger Bresnahan, 191 of 1,451 for J. T. Realmuto. On the bases, Roger Bresnahan stole more often per game played (212 steals in 1,446 games for Roger Bresnahan, 107 in 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto). Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Roger Bresnahan vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roger Bresnahan or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. T. Realmuto leads Roger Bresnahan in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Roger Bresnahan or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Roger Bresnahan's 26.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roger Bresnahan, with .764 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roger Bresnahan, with .279 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Roger Bresnahan's 1,252.