Vladimir Guerrero 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). Vladimir Guerrero has played 2019–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
Vladimir Guerrero (2019–present) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 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? Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? J. T. Realmuto, with 728 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 14,982 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
Vladimir Guerrero
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero 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.
Vladimir Guerrero and J. T. Realmuto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,496 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 5,464 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 748 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,451 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 192 | 191 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 486 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .478 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero outpaces J. T. Realmuto 14,982 to 5,655 — driven by per-season impact — 2,140 PIV per season to 471 — rather than by longevity, since Vladimir Guerrero played 7 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).
Vladimir Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while J. T. Realmuto owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Vladimir Guerrero. PIV agrees: Vladimir Guerrero grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Vladimir Guerrero and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and J. T. Realmuto are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. The two careers are close in length, 1,119 games for Vladimir Guerrero and 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto across 7 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). On the bases, J. T. Realmuto stole more often per game played (33 steals in 1,119 games for Vladimir Guerrero, 107 in 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto). In on-base percentage, Vladimir Guerrero holds the edge, .361 to .324. Vladimir Guerrero and J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. T. Realmuto leads Vladimir Guerrero in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 192 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .839 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.