Rick Ferrell vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Rick Ferrell 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). Rick Ferrell played 1929–1947 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
Rick Ferrell (1929–1947) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1920s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rick Ferrell finished with 1,692 hits and 28 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 Rick Ferrell's 28.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. T. Realmuto, with .762 to Rick Ferrell's .741.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rick Ferrell, with .281 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Rick Ferrell, with 1,692 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Rick Ferrell, with 734 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rick Ferrell, with 6,474 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
Rick Ferrell
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rick Ferrell 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 1920s 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 | Rick Ferrell | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,884 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,028 | 5,464 |
| Runs | 687 | Leads: 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,692 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 324 | 298 |
| Triples | Leads: 45 | 35 |
| Home Runs | 28 | Leads: 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 734 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 931 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 277 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 29 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .281 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .378 | .324 |
| Slugging % | .363 | Leads: .438 |
| OPS | .741 | Leads: .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rick Ferrell leads J. T. Realmuto 6,474 to 5,655 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Rick Ferrell played 21 seasons to J. T. Realmuto's 12, while J. T. Realmuto carries the higher per-season figure (471 to 308). 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).
Rick Ferrell — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rick Ferrell leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while J. T. Realmuto owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rick Ferrell. PIV agrees: Rick Ferrell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rick Ferrell and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
No season is shared: Rick Ferrell played 1929–1947, J. T. Realmuto 2014–present. With 1,884 games against 1,496 across 21 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Rick Ferrell walked more often than struck out (931 walks, 277 strikeouts), but J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). J. T. Realmuto is the more power-leaning hitter, with 191 of 1,451 hits leaving the park. J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Rick Ferrell's on-base percentage of .378 tops J. T. Realmuto's .324. J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rick Ferrell vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rick Ferrell or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rick Ferrell leads J. T. Realmuto in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rick Ferrell or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Rick Ferrell's 28.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .762 to Rick Ferrell's .741.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rick Ferrell, with .281 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Rick Ferrell, with 1,692 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.