Robinson Cano vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 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
Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 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? Robinson Cano, with 335 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Robinson Cano
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano 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 2000s 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 | Robinson Cano | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 298 |
| Triples | 33 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 620 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .488 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano outpaces J. T. Realmuto 25,312 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,332 PIV per season to 471, across 19 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).
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. T. Realmuto owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Robinson Cano and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
From 2014 through 2022, Robinson Cano and J. T. Realmuto were in the majors together. Robinson Cano has the far longer record, 2,267 games against 1,496 across 19 and 12 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where J. T. Realmuto comes out ahead, it is in triples (35 to 33) and stolen bases (107 to 51). Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); 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. In slugging percentage, Robinson Cano holds the edge, .488 to .438. Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Robinson Cano vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads J. T. Realmuto in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.