Edwin Encarnacion vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Edwin Encarnacion has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Edwin Encarnacion played 2005–2020 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
Edwin Encarnacion (2005–2020) 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. Edwin Encarnacion finished with 1,832 hits and 424 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? Edwin Encarnacion, with 424 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Edwin Encarnacion, with .846 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Edwin Encarnacion's .260.
- Who had more hits? Edwin Encarnacion, with 1,832 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Edwin Encarnacion, with 1,261 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Edwin Encarnacion, with 22,361 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
Edwin Encarnacion
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Edwin Encarnacion 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 | Edwin Encarnacion | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,960 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,040 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,099 | 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,832 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 370 | 298 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 424 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,261 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 903 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,426 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 61 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | .260 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .350 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .496 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Edwin Encarnacion outpaces J. T. Realmuto 22,361 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,242 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).
Edwin Encarnacion — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Edwin Encarnacion leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. T. Realmuto owns stolen bases and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Edwin Encarnacion. PIV agrees: Edwin Encarnacion grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Edwin Encarnacion and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
Edwin Encarnacion and J. T. Realmuto were active at the same time between 2014 and 2020. With 1,960 games against 1,496 across 18 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for J. T. Realmuto are triples (35 to 10), stolen bases (107 to 61), and batting average (.266 to .260). Edwin Encarnacion struck out more than walked (1,426 to 903); J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Home runs make up a larger share of Edwin Encarnacion's hits: 424 of 1,832 for Edwin Encarnacion, 191 of 1,451 for J. T. Realmuto. Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Edwin Encarnacion vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Edwin Encarnacion or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Edwin Encarnacion leads J. T. Realmuto in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Edwin Encarnacion or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Edwin Encarnacion, with 424 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Edwin Encarnacion, with .846 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Edwin Encarnacion's .260.
- Who had more hits?
- Edwin Encarnacion, with 1,832 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.