Willson Contreras vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
J. T. Realmuto 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). Willson Contreras has played 2016–present 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
Willson Contreras (2016–present) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Willson Contreras has 1,077 hits and 199 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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? Willson Contreras, with 199 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Willson Contreras, with .821 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Willson Contreras's .260.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Willson Contreras's 1,077.
- Who drove in more runs? J. T. Realmuto, with 728 to Willson Contreras's 629.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Willson Contreras, with 8,983 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Willson Contreras, with 1 World Series title to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Willson Contreras
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Willson Contreras 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Willson Contreras and J. T. Realmuto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Willson Contreras | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,208 | Leads: 1,496 |
| At-Bats | 4,148 | Leads: 5,464 |
| Runs | 594 | Leads: 748 |
| Hits | 1,077 | Leads: 1,451 |
| Doubles | 229 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | 14 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 199 | 191 |
| RBI | 629 | Leads: 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 478 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,170 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 40 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | .260 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .466 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .821 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Willson Contreras outpaces J. T. Realmuto 8,983 to 5,655 — driven by per-season impact — 898 PIV per season to 471 — rather than by longevity, since Willson Contreras played 10 seasons to J. T. Realmuto'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).
Willson Contreras — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. T. Realmuto leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Willson Contreras owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to J. T. Realmuto. Note that PIV actually grades Willson Contreras ahead, which means J. T. Realmuto's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Willson Contreras and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2016 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 1,208 games for Willson Contreras and 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto across 10 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Willson Contreras struck out more than walked (1,170 to 478); J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Home runs make up a larger share of Willson Contreras's hits: 199 of 1,077 for Willson Contreras, 191 of 1,451 for J. T. Realmuto. Because Willson Contreras and J. T. Realmuto are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Willson Contreras vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Willson Contreras or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. T. Realmuto leads Willson Contreras in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Willson Contreras or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Willson Contreras, with 199 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Willson Contreras, with .821 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Willson Contreras's .260.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Willson Contreras's 1,077.