Ernie Lombardi vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Ernie Lombardi 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). Ernie Lombardi played 1931–1947 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
Ernie Lombardi (1931–1947) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ernie Lombardi finished with 1,792 hits and 190 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 Ernie Lombardi's 190.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ernie Lombardi, with .818 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ernie Lombardi, with .306 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Ernie Lombardi, with 1,792 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Ernie Lombardi, with 990 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ernie Lombardi, with 15,583 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Ernie Lombardi, with 1 World Series title to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Ernie Lombardi
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ernie Lombardi 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 1930s 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 | Ernie Lombardi | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,853 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,855 | 5,464 |
| Runs | 601 | Leads: 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,792 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | 277 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | 27 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | 190 | Leads: 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 990 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 430 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 262 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 8 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .306 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .358 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .460 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .818 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ernie Lombardi outpaces J. T. Realmuto 15,583 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 917 PIV per season to 471, across 17 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).
Ernie Lombardi — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ernie Lombardi 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 Ernie Lombardi. PIV agrees: Ernie Lombardi grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ernie Lombardi and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Ernie Lombardi's ended in 1947, and J. T. Realmuto debuted in 2014. The two careers are close in length, 1,853 games for Ernie Lombardi and 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto across 17 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Ernie Lombardi walked more often than struck out (430 walks, 262 strikeouts), while 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, Ernie Lombardi holds the edge, .460 to .438. J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Ernie Lombardi vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ernie Lombardi or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ernie Lombardi leads J. T. Realmuto in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Ernie Lombardi or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Ernie Lombardi's 190.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ernie Lombardi, with .818 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ernie Lombardi, with .306 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Ernie Lombardi, with 1,792 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.