Biz Mackey 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). Biz Mackey played ?–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
Biz Mackey (?–1947) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. Biz Mackey finished with 1,165 hits and 64 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 Biz Mackey's 64.
- Who had the higher OPS? Biz Mackey, with .871 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Biz Mackey, with .329 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Biz Mackey's 1,165.
- Who drove in more runs? J. T. Realmuto, with 728 to Biz Mackey's 698.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Biz Mackey, with 11,740 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Biz Mackey, with 2 World Series titles to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Biz Mackey 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.
J. T. Realmuto is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Biz Mackey | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,031 | Leads: 1,496 |
| At-Bats | 3,540 | Leads: 5,464 |
| Runs | 584 | Leads: 748 |
| Hits | 1,165 | Leads: 1,451 |
| Doubles | 202 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | Leads: 64 | 35 |
| Home Runs | 64 | Leads: 191 |
| RBI | 698 | Leads: 728 |
| Walks | 361 | Leads: 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 18 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 73 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .329 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .394 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .477 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .871 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Biz Mackey outpaces J. T. Realmuto 11,740 to 5,655 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Biz Mackey played 29 seasons to J. T. Realmuto's 12, while J. T. Realmuto carries the higher per-season figure (471 to 405). 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).
Biz Mackey — top 1 season by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. T. Realmuto leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Biz Mackey owns batting average, 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 Biz Mackey 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 Biz Mackey and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
Biz Mackey (?–1947) was finished before J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 1,031 games for Biz Mackey and 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto across 29 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Biz Mackey walked more often than struck out (361 walks, 18 strikeouts), but J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Home runs make up a larger share of J. T. Realmuto's hits: 64 of 1,165 for Biz Mackey, 191 of 1,451 for J. T. Realmuto. J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Biz Mackey vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Biz Mackey or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. T. Realmuto leads Biz Mackey in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Biz Mackey or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Biz Mackey's 64.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Biz Mackey, with .871 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Biz Mackey, with .329 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Biz Mackey's 1,165.